Manager I, Quality

Novolex • Downingtown, PA

7d

About The Position

Essential duties and responsibilities:
Develop, deploy and maintain the plant's quality and continuous improvement systems.
Regularly collect, analyze, summarize and report process quality information to all levels in the organization.
Develop, implement quality policies, procedures.
Plan, evaluate, and implement product specifications, test procedures.
Identify, recommend, acquire, coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and calibration of testing equipment.
Work closely with R&D.
Provide technical support, expertise in statistical methods, DOE & continuous process improvements to plant population.
Manage data gathering software, including procurement, installation, programming & end-user training.
Provide analysis of data.
Support cost reduction & process improvement projects.
May participate in some HR initiatives.
Coordinate and champion the plant in obtaining and sustaining the BRC certification, as well as other external customer certifications and inspections.
Provide analytical support & coordinate the efforts involved in resolving quality issues in regards to product failures and/or returns.
Act as a plant point of contact in regards to product quality for customer service, sales & marketing.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business or Technical Discipline
• 5-7 years of quality management experience or process engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer/Professional Quality/Statistical Application certification.
• Experience with BRC, GFSI, or AIB certification and audits required.
• Microsoft Office, Statistical Software & some programming experience.
• Statistical methods & process improvement techniques.
• Superior mathematical & statistical ability.
• Knowledge of manufacturing lab practices & test procedure.
• Continuing education: quality, statistical applications, business communication with a minimum of 1 seminar or course every other year.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including off-shift coverage & some weekends

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Gainseeker software is desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and maintain the plant's quality and continuous improvement systems.
• Regularly collect, analyze, summarize and report process quality information to all levels in the organization.
• Develop, implement quality policies, procedures.
• Plan, evaluate, and implement product specifications, test procedures.
• Identify, recommend, acquire, coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and calibration of testing equipment.
• Work closely with R&D.
• Provide technical support, expertise in statistical methods, DOE & continuous process improvements to plant population.
• Manage data gathering software, including procurement, installation, programming & end-user training.
• Provide analysis of data.
• Support cost reduction & process improvement projects.
• May participate in some HR initiatives.
• Coordinate and champion the plant in obtaining and sustaining the BRC certification, as well as other external customer certifications and inspections.
• Provide analytical support & coordinate the efforts involved in resolving quality issues in regards to product failures and/or returns.
• Act as a plant point of contact in regards to product quality for customer service, sales & marketing.

Benefits

• With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager