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Quality Manager

Smurfit Westrock plc

Atlanta (GA)

Remote

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Manager to enhance quality measures and lead continuous improvement activities. This role involves collaboration with mill operations and quality teams, focusing on inspection development, problem resolution, and training staff on quality control processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and leadership skills, with a background in quality management systems. This dynamic position offers the chance to impact quality standards across multiple locations, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about quality assurance in the packaging industry.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science is required.
  • Experience in quality management systems and customer relations is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Implement quality measures and lead corrective action activities.
  • Support division audits and project management.
  • Train employees on quality control matters.

Skills

Critical thinking
Problem solving
Leadership
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Science

Job description

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Remote Role (up to 60% travel)

SUMMARY
Quality System Engineers/Managers work with mill operations, technical, and quality individuals to implement quality measures while leading corrective action and continuous improvement activities in collaboration with the Mill Division’s quality vision and strategy. Overall, there is a responsibility for the development and implementation of inspection activities, the detection and resolution of problems, and the delivery of satisfactory outcomes. Additional responsibilities include training other employees on quality control matters, designing quality standards, quality processes, developing quality control systems, and determining corrective actions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Data Analysis related to Run-To-Target (RTT) Process
  2. Division audit support at mills as necessary
  3. Division project management and support
  4. Mill corrective action support and implementation assistance
  5. ISO Lead Internal Auditor training and knowledge

KEY CHARACTERISTICS AND ATTRIBUTES

  1. Critical thinking and problem solving ability
  2. Professionalism and strong work ethic
  3. Leadership
  4. Ability to multitask
  5. Good written and verbal communication skills
  6. Attention to Detail
  7. Analytical skills
  8. Presentation skills
  9. Project management skills
  10. Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization
  11. Ability to work in a team structure
  12. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
  13. Ability to obtain and process information

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Science
  2. Travel required to mill operational locations (around 60%)—covering 5 paper mills located in MI, PA, VT, TX, WI
  3. Paperboard experience strongly preferred
  4. Exposure to quality management, quality management systems, leadership and management, customer relations, communication skills, and supplier management.
  5. The ability to obtain process information and quality information to develop statistical analysis performance and assist development of corrective action plans is a key function of support.

Keywords: quality manager, quality systems manager, quality, quality engineering manager, paperboard, paper, paper mill, containerboard, liner, medium, corrugated medium, kraft paper, white top paper

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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