Continuous Improvement Associate Manager

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Quality Leader to direct the Quality and Continuous Improvement Process across the Marietta facility. You will champion SQF and HACCP compliance, drive Six Sigma and Lean projects, and allocate capital for equipment to improve product quality and cost efficiency.

You will coordinate internal and external audits, maintain reporting in SAP, and mentor staff to uphold GMPs and customer specifications, ensuring ongoing compliance and competitiveness.

Qualifications

• BA degree or related work experience required.
• Experience leading quality and CI initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Quality and Continuous Improvement Process to improve product quality and reduce costs.
• Lead Six Sigma, Lean projects and CI initiatives; track savings.
• Manage SQF system, audits, and certifications; coordinate third-party audits.

Skills

Quality management

Six Sigma

Lean

Process improvement

SQF

HACCP

GMP

Auditing

SAP

SPC

Education

BA degree or related work experience

Tools

SAP

SPC

Job description

About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

Direct the Quality and Continuous Improvement Process for the GPI facility. This involves the development, implementation and preservation of the validity of the Quality System, the proper allocation of available capital to equipment and processes which move the business forward and the identification of personnel training requirements relative to new equipment and processes. The major objective is to improve the people and processes to remove cost from the system and to improve our product quality so that we are more competitive in the marketplace and our business grows. They understand and align business operations and the Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet and maintain all divisional Quality Process Management objectives as established by GPI.


• Direct the activities, duties, and projects assure compliance to customer specifications.


• Serve as the plant’s contact for customer complaints and customer compliance audits. Maintain reporting systems for internal and external complaints within SAP in accordance with GPI requirements.


• Direct the development of SPC in both production and QC areas necessary to maintain a level of process control that meets or exceeds customer expectations.


• Execute and manage CI initiatives including Six Sigma, Process Improvement, and Lean projects. Track and report all financial validated savings through the GPI Project Tracking Database.


• Communicate plant quality expectations and monitor performance relative to the objectives in a timely and effective manner.


• Actively solicit input from all employees to aid in successfully accomplishing the above listed actions.


• Shared responsibility for compliance with all facility product safety (GMP’s)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of companywide product stewardship standards.


• Lead QC Gemba walks.


• Be trained and certified in SQF and HACCP for Lead Practitioner within the plant.


• Be knowledgeable concerning SQF prerequisites to include SQF, HACCP, GMP, Food Defense, etc.


• Is responsible for the development, implementation, review, maintenance, and communications of the most recent version of SQF CODE.


• Leads and coordinates the annual plant review of the SQF system, internal audits, and scheduling the annual third-party audit.


• Is responsible for contacting the third -party certification body with a list of dates and justification of any blackout dates for the unannounced audit. (Submission must be 1 month prior to the sixty-day re-certification window).


• Is responsible for coordination of SQF related Root Cause/Corrective Action activities.


• Performs verifications and validation of SQF controls with a determined frequency/schedule.


• Establishes and maintains methods/criteria for monitoring, sampling, inspection, testing, and analyzing raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.


• Is responsible for reviewing and updating training skills requirements for SQF for all onsite personnel.


• This position has full responsibility for the development and maintenance of SQF-related documents and records.


• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork


• Other duties as assigned

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.


• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.


• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.


• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).


• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

Education & Experience:

BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Career Level

Career-level, intermediate

Competencies

• Business Acumen


• Curiosity


• Interpersonal Skills


• Influence Skills


• Self-Starter


• Negotiation Skills


• Organization Skills


• Results Oriented

Pay Range

$88,400 - $117,900

GPI Benefits Program

• Competitive Pay


• 401(k) w/employer matching


• Health & Welfare Benefits


• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage


• Short and Long-Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts


• Various Voluntary benefits


• Adoption Assistance Program


• Employee Discount Programs


• Employee Assistance Program


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.