Group Leader Quality

Graphic Packaging International, LLC; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International, LLC, based in Pacific, MO, seeks a Group Leader Quality to drive continuous improvement and maintain robust quality systems at the Pacific Carton Facility. You will lead QA activities, coordinate with the CI team, and ensure compliance with SQF/AIB standards while guiding training and process improvements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, root‑cause analysis, and collaborative leadership to boost product quality and cost competitiveness across the

Qualifications

• HS education or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel and SPC knowledge desirable.
• CI Inspector and Lead person qualified.

Responsibilities

• Assist CI manager in all department areas, schedule and train employees.
• Perform and monitor quality checks to prevent defects across departments.
• Determine and manage substandard product and raw materials, deciding rework, sale, or scrap.
• Enter vendor (raw material) complaints into SAP.
• Lead quality incident investigations to identify root causes and preventive actions.
• Oversee sort activities, mentor temporary staff, and manage SAP entries.

Skills

Color vision

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

HS education or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Group Leader Quality

Pacific, MO

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 Details

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POSITION PURPOSE

• Assist the CI manager in all areas of the department. This involves maintaining and improving the Continuous Improvement processes for GPI's Pacific MO Carton Facility. Maintaining the validity of the Quality System, 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 so cost is driven from the system, the products are more competitive in the marketplace and the business grows.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists CI manager in all areas of department, scheduling and training employees; Assume CI Assistants' responsibilities when out of plant.
• Performs and monitors quality checks in all departments to ensure defects do not occur.
• Determines and manages substandard product and raw materials (paperboard) determining what can/should be sold, sorted/reworked, or scrapped.
• Enters Vendor (Raw Material) Complaints into SAP
• Manages quality incident investigation process to ascertain root cause(s) - for use in recommending preventive measures and improving quality.
• Oversee all sort activities (establish sort standards, mentor, and monitor temporary employees, SAP entries, and housekeeping)
• Performs customer and internal sampling requirements.
• Manages quality lab in Supervisor's absence (testing, calibrations, trouble shooting, housekeeping, and training)
• COA's, EOM reporting, and Color Management
• Gathers data as requested for projects/troubleshooting, etc.
• Participates in safety and quality behavior-based observations.
• Completes Certificate of Analysis as required by customer.
• Generates color standards when requested by customer.
• Perform and record quality assurance testing data.
• Perform SAP functions to hold finished goods for rework and release upon completion.
• Maintain department integrity through compliance of safety and AIB standards.
• Check color sample book for number of samples to each customer. Compose letter for samples and send copy to sales service.
• Retain and rotate color samples in facility inventory.
• Maintain department integrity through compliance of safety and SQF standards.
• Performs other organizational duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Knowledge- H.S. education or equivalent.
• Advanced EXCEL and SPC knowledge are desired
• CI Inspector and Lead person qualified.
• Skills-Must have good color vision,
• Attention to detail,
• Good Communication Skills
• Abilities-Good attendance, work in teams or alone.
• Proven track record of identifying opportunities and the ability to recommend and implement improvements.
• Project Management
• Must be a leader with exceptional communication skills, good organization, and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

GPI's Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

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] .

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