Corporate Quality Analyst

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dn

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off 80 hours, + increases

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program

Travel Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Quality Analyst to apply research, problem-solving and relationship skills to ensure the highest level of quality for customers. You'll work across R&D, manufacturing sites and customers to drive quality improvements and maintain food-safety standards.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, process capability analysis and strong communication, with up to 50% travel across Plastipak sites in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Chemical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Solid data analytics skills and ability to present insights clearly.
• Proactive initiative-taker with strong communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D to evaluate developmental packages, recommend specifications, and conduct design reviews.
• Present insights from data, statistics, and measures relating to bottle performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites to improve product quality by evaluating process capability and analyzing key process variables.
• Develop and monitor inspection and test plans for products, including testing package impact on food safety.
• Interact with customers to discuss quality concerns and other issues.
• Uphold our culture of quality awareness and improvement.

Skills

Data Analytics

Lean Sigma

Proactive Initiative

Clear Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Packaging/Materials/Chemical/Industrial Eng

Tools

Lean Sigma Tools

Job description

As a Corporate Quality Analyst, you are exposed to the full cross-section of Plastipak's innovative manufacturing processes and technologies. This is an excellent role to apply your research, problem-solving and relationship skills to ensure the highest level of quality for our customers and position you for continued career growth with Plastipak, a rigid plastics manufacturing leader.

You Will:

• Collaborate with R&D to evaluate developmental packages, recommend specifications, and conduct design reviews
• Present insights from data, statistics, and measures relating to bottle performance
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites to improve product quality by evaluating process capability and analyzing key process variables
• Develop and monitor inspection and test plans for products, including testing package impact on food safety
• Interact with customers to discuss quality concerns and other issues
• Uphold our culture of quality awareness and improvement

You Have:

• Bachelor Degree, with an area of study in Packaging Engineer, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering preferred
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience utilizing Lean Sigma tools in a manufacturing environment (inclusive of internship experience)
• Solid data analytics skills
• Demonstrated you are a proactive initiative-taker
• Clear and concise communication skillsAbility to travel up to 50% to Plastipak sites across the US (home on the weekends)

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• *Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com