Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Amcor LLC; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Flexible time off

Holiday time off (8+ days)

Wellbeing program & EAP

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus program

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Peosta, IA is seeking a quality professional to support plant-wide GMP, SQF and HACCP programs. You will back up the SQF practitioner and assist with audits, CAPA, and process validation to ensure product safety and quality.

You will analyze data, implement improvements, and foster a culture of safety and compliance across operations while collaborating with teams to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of quality experience with GMP/SQF/HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as backup SQF Practitioner for Food Safety & ISO Management Representative.
• Assist GMP, SQF compliance, and food safety programs site-wide.
• Prevent nonconforming products from shipping; investigate and resolve issues.
• Lead CAPA and corrective actions to reduce recurrence and risk.
• Support validation activities for processes, methods, and tests.
• Analyze quality data; present trends and improvement opportunities to management.
• Support internal audits and supplier/customer quality activities.
• Promote 5S, safety policies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality experience

CAPA investigations

GMP/SQF/HACCP knowledge

Audit experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality or Engineering

Tools

SPC tools

CpK analysis

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeJob DescriptionAbout the roleYou’re an innovative thinker, passionate about protecting the planet and driven to shape the future of sustainable packaging that keeps the world healthy, nourished, and productive. As a key member of our world-class, performance-driven team, you’ll be responsible for implementing and monitoring quality systems plant wide.Key Job AccountabilitiesAs part of the Quality Team, you’ll be responsible for…Serve as the backup SQF Practitioner for Food Safety & ISO Management Representative.Act as HACCP Team backup & support monthly audits & food safety compliance activities.Assist the Quality Manager in maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements, food safety regulations, and quality management systems.Demonstrate continuous vigilance and active participation in GMP, SQF, and quality system initiatives.Prevent nonconforming products from being shipped by identifying, documenting, investigating, and resolving product, process, and quality system issues.Initiate and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate nonconformities and reduce the risk of recurrence.Support process, product, and test method validation activities by developing, executing, and documenting protocols for new and existing processes.Evaluate and implement new measurement techniques and quality tools to improve process repeatability, reproducibility, and overall product quality.Analyse quality and production data and present findings to site management to identify improvement opportunities, focus areas, and performance trends.Facilitate statistical analysis and continuous improvement projects using tools such as SPC, CpK analysis, defect trending, complaint trending, and machine capability studies.Assist in the administration and functionality of SPC data collection systems, and automated quality measurement equipment.Engage employees in problem-solving activities, root cause analysis, and risk assessments to improve product quality and operational performance.Lead or assist with customer complaint investigations & verification of corrective actions.Recommend, implement, and verify the effectiveness of continuous improvement initiatives for products, processes, and quality systems.Drive the continual improvement of plant processes and quality procedures while reducing Total Incident Costs (TICs) and supporting EBITDA objectives.Collaborate closely with customers to understand quality expectations and support future projects and initiatives.Serve as an internal audit team member and support audit preparation, execution, and follow-up activities as needed.Promote and enforce all plant safety rules, GMP policies, ISO standards, SQF requirements, and Quality Management System procedures.Assist with emergency situations & provide directions to team members when necessary.Support and participate in 5S initiatives and workplace organization projects to improve efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness.Follow all departmental procedures, policies, and directives.Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.Qualifications/RequirementsEducation:Bachelor’s Degree in Quality, Engineering or related field of study.Or equivalent combination of training and relevant work experience.Skills/Experience:Three years of experience in Quality.Understanding of Quality programs, Six Sigma & audit procedures for ISO, SQF & HACCP.Working knowledge of customer audits, product line, and requirements.Proven ability to identify & prioritize major areas of opportunity & take appropriate actions.Proficient computer skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to handle confidential information.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Ability to work a flexible schedule.Travel as needed.Personality/Attributes:Safety‑driven mindset with proactive risk‑reduction behaviour.Detail‑oriented and committed to quality and compliance.Effective communicator who maintains strong working relationships.Calm, decisive, and effective during emergencies.Reliable, accountable, and consistent in expectations and follow‑through.Additional Requirements:PPE Required –Requirements are proper hearing protection, safety glasses (prescription if required), steel-toed shoes, hairnet, and beard net.Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). The ability to distinguish between slight variations in color.Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.Wrist-Finger Speed - The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.Multi-limb Coordination - The ability to use multi-limbs to climb stairs and ladders.Lifting Requirements - Ability to lift 35 pounds over head to total height of six feet repetitively.Walking/Standing-Requirements ability to walk and or stand for 8 hours per day.Our ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansFlexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employeesCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)