Manager, Qualification

Aptar Group•Mukwonago, WI

About The Position

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favourite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment. We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries. You should work here because we: Attract and develop high performing people. Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment. Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities. Contribute to the communities where we reside. We have an exciting position open: Manager, Qualification. The Manager, Qualification is responsible for the delivery of robust validation processes and techniques that support new product developments within the TCE and Market organizations (Food, BPH, Flexibles and metrology for Beverage). This includes championing AQP (Advanced Quality Planning) activities to highlight product risks and set a solid foundation for successful validation and launch. The Voice of Customer (internal/external) is translated into product performance requirements by the Qualification team and reinforced with Project Teams in clearly defined specifications for ensuring end customer satisfaction. The Manager, Qualification will lead, motivate and develop the Qualification team members. Consistently seeking best practices in risk mitigation, qualification support, metrology and providing the vision for the team to execute in clear actionable terms. The Manager, Qualification will also partner with Site Quality teams to ensure a smooth transition of new product launches into Site Operations and Quality Control processes. Global quality methods and practices need to be compliant with Site certifications (ISO9001, SQF, etc).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Plastics, Mechanical or technical area of expertise).
Minimum 5 years of management experience in a Quality, Engineering and/or Manufacturing environment.
Experience in Six Sigma Methodology
Strong technical knowledge of product design elements and relation to consumer performance characteristics.
Understanding of quality control systems.
Basic understanding of plastic injection molding, the potential product defects and impact on product performance.
Knowledge of SPC, metrology, lean manufacturing with willingness and flexibility to learn new subjects.
Team player with proven ability to influence across a diverse team environment. Ability to develop relationships across all levels of the organization, as well as externally.
Demonstrated oral and written/technical document creation and presentation skills.
Ability to take responsibility and own performance by setting goals, seeking feedback and taking actions to develop a team.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Engineering or Business-related studies preferred.
Professional experience in project management preferred.
Ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

Manage & Lead and a team of technical experts in the areas of AQP, Qualifications and Metrology.
Lead the capabilities and skillset development of the team for personal growth (IDP’s), company benefit, and long-term job satisfaction.
Strong skills in managing a comprehensive resource load effectively, with quick action to resolve conflicts and prevent overloading of team resources.
Providing timely updates on validation status to Market Project Teams.
Quick involvement to consult in situations where Validation requirements are not met and project timelines are in jeopardy.
Coaching/leading of FMEA and other AQP activities to ensure Project Teams are well supported.
Assessing lab equipment needs and proposing to leadership for CAPEX budgeting.
Establishing key Qualification service metrics to align with Market team expectations for Metrology and Qualification Reports.
Staying current with Site certification requirements and ensuring Global practices and processes are harmonized and compliant with local standards.
Other tasks as assigned by management leaders.in the lab using lean methods to continuously improve performance