Quality - Quality Manager

Careers•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

STS Packaging Indianapolis, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. Joint Venture company is currently seeking a Quality Manager in Mooresville, IN. This position provides proactive leadership, strategic direction, and support to the STS Packaging Indianapolis – (Mooresville) facility in the area of Quality. Under the direction of the Director of Quality and with input from the facility General Manager, the Quality Manager will inspire, lead, and execute strategic initiatives that enable optimum safety, productivity, service, quality, sanitation, and product security within the operations of the facility.

Requirements

BS Degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality or related filed or 5-10 years related experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing TQM, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma principles.
A minimum of 5 years combined technical, manufacturing, and/or quality management experience preferably in a printing, converting, or other flexible packaging operation or a combination of education and experience preferred.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance is required.
Proven technical leadership with the ability to utilize structured problem-solving methods to deliver results.
Demonstrated competence to work and communicate effectively with all levels in the organization.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with willingness and ability to learn new systems.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, employees, and the general public in a highly diverse environment.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently, exercising discretion in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
High level of enthusiasm and creativity. The ability to create and present presentations to various employees, customers, managers, etc…

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing TQM, ISO, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma is preferred.
Quality experience, preferably in a paper-converting environment
ASQ (American Society for Quality) Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, Certified Black Belt or Certified Green Belt preferred.
Knowledge and the ability to be the facility’s SQF Practitioner is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote quality concepts and principles throughout the organization by providing guidance and leadership for the development and administration of a Quality and Food Safety Management System.
Inspire, lead, and execute strategic initiatives that enable optimum safety, productivity, service, quality, sanitation, and product security within the operations of the facility.
Stimulate and cultivate “a zero-incident mentality” throughout the facility.
Develop, deploy, and manage all Quality, Sanitation, and Product Security policies, programs, processes and procedures.
Serve as SPA for annual SQF Audits and any other 3rd-party audits related to Quality and Food Safety.
Document standards and specifications for processes, products, and test procedures.
Provide consultation and direction to ensure Quality System programs, processes and procedures are implemented successfully and function as designed throughout the operation to ensure the quality and integrity of manufactured products and services.
Assess and evaluate facility personnel and make recommendations to the appropriate person/team regarding strategies to remedy training, skills, or performance deficiencies.
Develop, administer, and institutionalize cost effective strategies to maintain superior manufacturing hygiene audit scores in each facility; ensure strategies solidify a hygienic culture into the daily activities of each operation; serve/act as the POC and interface with all customers regarding related matters.
Establish a collaborative working relationship with Business Unit colleagues.
Manage the plant SQF program and initiatives including building and maintain a Food Safety Culture.
Conduct root cause analysis on defective raw materials, WIP, and Finished Product when required.
Maintain a root cause database and provide feedback to customers when required.
Conform to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Conform to Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures and policies to ensure products are suitable for direct food contact.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Additional duties as assigned.