Supervisor, Plant Quality Assurance

Ball•Goodyear, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the plant quality function as directed. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system. Provides for trained backups in the case of absence of key food safety system employees. Facilitates a "quality conscious and pride in quality" attitude within the department. Facilitates the installation and maintenance of established quality assurance procedures. Maintains a gauge and inspection equipment control system to provide and calibrate gauges and instruments as required. Maintains inspection reports and quality complaints to determine defect trends in materials and products, and initiates corrective action if necessary. Maintains reports as necessary, evaluating the quality of designated products, in conformance with established quality assurance procedures. Schedules, or assists in scheduling, inspection personnel to specific assignments to ensure the most effective utilization of manpower. Facilitates quality assurance training and development programs. Supervises or assists in the inspection or testing of various materials and products to determine compliance with specifications. May train employees on SPC interpretation. Serves as coordinator for Infinity SPC system. Maintains hardware and troubleshoots software issues, if applicable. May work with in-house ink representative to develop approved colors for new and existing labels. May facilitate the administration of an effective graphics system. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer. Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility. Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence that will discourage third party interference; or establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence with employees, their union stewards and representatives which will promote achievement of plant and company goals. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts. Maintains awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions. Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities. Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary. Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position. Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP, or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.). Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities. Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment. Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC, EFP/EM. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes. Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Job related experience for 1 year(s) minimum
Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant quality assurance techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
Ability to negotiate with customers to promote or sell ideas or concepts.
Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
Working knowledge of the following areas: product specifications and customer needs and expectations, and generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.
Works in both office and manufacturing environments.
This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
Must be able to match colors
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

May train employees on SPC interpretation.
May work with in-house ink representative to develop approved colors for new and existing labels.
May facilitate the administration of an effective graphics system.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
Supervises the plant quality assurance function as directed.
Facilitates a "quality conscious and pride in quality" attitude within the department.
Facilitates the installation and maintenance of established quality assurance procedures.
Maintains a gauge and inspection equipment control system to provide and calibrate gauges and instruments as required.
Maintains inspection reports and quality complaints to determine defect trends in materials and products, and initiates corrective action if necessary.
Maintains reports as necessary, evaluating the quality of designated products, in conformance with established quality assurance procedures.
Schedules, or assists in scheduling, inspection personnel to specific assignments to ensure the most effective utilization of manpower.
Facilitates quality assurance training and development programs.
Supervises or assists in the inspection or testing of various materials and products to determine compliance with specifications.
Serves as coordinator for Infinity SPC system.
Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence that will discourage third party interference; or establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence with employees, their union stewards and representatives which will promote achievement of plant and company goals.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.
Maintains awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary.
Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.
Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP, or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.).
Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.
Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC, EFP/EM.
Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.
Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.