Manufacturing Quality Supervisor

CKS Packaging•Naugatuck, CT

18d•Onsite

About The Position

CKS Packaging Inc. is seeking a Quality Supervisor for their Naugatuck, CT plant. This role is responsible for Quality Assurance, reporting to both the Plant Manager and Quality Manager. The supervisor will oversee the inspection, testing, and evaluation of bottles throughout the production process to ensure they meet specifications and customer requirements. Key aspects of the role include assisting in training QC Inspectors and Operators on quality standards and customer specifications, and supporting the implementation of the Corporate Quality Program. The primary objectives for this position are to establish a Quality System that adheres to CKS Operational Excellence Standards and to foster a 'Zero Complaint' culture among all plant associates, supporting the development of capable systems, processes, and skills to achieve this performance.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years in process manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience in QC and/or production in process mfg. environment
Familiar with GMP’s, Q.C. methods, instrumentation/test measures and CI processes
Detail oriented with strong work ethic
Working knowledge of statistical quality control (SQC), with prior application
Computer/software literate – MS Office Suite, statistics package
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in team environment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Quality Supervisor at a Blow Molding, Plastics Bottles, or Plastic Containers company
Experience in plastics and/or medical pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Experience with bottles and containers
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar
HACCP Certification
Leadership ability with potential/desire to move into roles(s) of increased responsibility
BS degree in science, business, or related field

Responsibilities

Has responsibility for Quality Assurance at the CKS Plant under the direction of the Plant Manager and Quality Manager
Directs the inspection, testing and evaluation of bottles at various stages of production process to determine and insure specifications and Customer requirements are being met
Assist in training of QC Inspectors and Operators on Quality and Customer Specifications
Assist with implementing directives of Corporate Quality Program as directed by Quality Manager
Work with the Plant Team to implement a Quality System that meets minimum CKS Operational Excellence (Quality System) Standards
Drive a “Zero Complaint” culture among all associates at the Plant
Support the development of capable systems, processes and skills that enable a “zero complaint” performance
Support the plant’s quality function and QC personnel; establish and enforce product specifications and standard, targets and procedure to ensure targets are achieved
Communicate with Plant Mgmt., Quality Management, Customer Service, Sales and Corporate QA regarding customer issues and opportunities; oversee QC data entry and daily line audits
Maintain and ensure compliance of a qualified HACCP program
Ensure CKS vendor quality programs are fully implemented at the plant
Assist with implementation of SPC4 statistical quality control system
Verify and maintain all product specifications consistent with BOM
Ensure consistent/reliable sampling, data integrity and SOP compliance
Ensure the effectiveness of the Master Sanitation and Pest Control programs for the facility and any associated food grade storage areas
Training and education for Operators, QC Tech’s and Mgmt.
Support effective complaint review, root cause investigation, corrective actions and resolution with Customers
Direct supervision of QC inspection personnel, audit/release of finished goods and control of nonconforming products
Ensure that QA activities are coordinated with scheduled production and all personnel
Ensure that all company and regulatory policies/procedures are understood/followed (GMP’s, FDA, IMS, Health Dept., OSHA, SQF, HACCP, etc.)
Provide training and technical assistance to plant staff and personnel
Reviews hourly shelf samples
Daily/weekly/monthly follow up on Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
Coordinate activities and priorities with manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, customer service and sales
Conduct ongoing Quality Training with all affected Plant employees
Facilitate and drive Operations Excellence Process, validate and develop work streams which support these established processes and procedures