Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Graphic Packaging Careers•Elk Grove Township, IL

4d•$75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. POSITION PURPOSE The Continuous Improvement Supervisor is in charge of coordinating the day-to-day activities in the Quality Assurance Department. They are in control of the quality systems, conduct monthly statistical analysis and reporting, and work with the Quality Assurance employees to develop proactive procedures that will improve our quality system. The Quality Assurance Supervisor is also responsible for the overall efficiencies of customer complaint resolutions and follow up on internal non-conformances. They take the lead role in quality system audits, the coordination of sorting activities, resolution of supplier non-conformances.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years in quality or equivalent experience
Able to work alternate shifts as business needs
Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical skills
Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control theories
Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Can work effectively with a variety of stakeholders
Proficient at using computers including MS Office
Able to work independently and within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in supervision would be preferred
SAP experience would be an asset

Responsibilities

Performs and monitors quality checks in all departments to ensure defects do not occur.
Train on how to identify and prevent product defects
Train on quality checks and quality testing.
Performs daily testing for customer products, as required
Determines and manages substandard product and raw materials (paperboard) determining what can/should be sold, sorted/reworked, or scrapped.
Enters Vendor (Raw Material) Complaints into system
Manages quality incident investigation process to ascertain root cause(s) - for use in recommending preventive measures and improving quality
Oversees all sort activities (establish sort standards, mentor, and monitor temporary employees, systems entries, and housekeeping)
Performs customer and internal sampling requirements
Participate in internal and external customer visits
Manages Color standard and 1st run color materials process. Works directly with operators to achieve high quality color material
Manages quality lab (testing, calibrations, trouble shooting, housekeeping, and training)
Manages score bend, ink rubs, stiffness COF and caliper checks
Monitors and reviews all customer COA’s
Develops and maintains documents and SOPs
COA’s, RMN, NCR reporting.
Gathers data as requested for projects/troubleshooting, etc.
Serves as a back up to the QA Manager when on breaks in a meeting.
Participates in safety and quality behavior-based observations.
Helps ensures plant’s compliance to 3rd party Functional Control / Pre-Requisite program requirements including HACCP, SQF, and other customer-mandated programs.
Looks after chemical control process including SDS
Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.
Must adhere to Graphic Packaging International’s Commitment to SQF (Safe Quality Foods) and HACCP Requirements, Food Safety, and Food Defense, GMP and supports all Health and Safety programs.
Other duties as assigned.