Quality Manager Greenville SC

prattinternalcareersite; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Incentive Opportunities

Paid Holidays from DAY ONE

Insurance benefits within ONE MONTH

401(k) with match after 3 Months

PAID vacation days after 6 Months

FULL tuition reimbursement after 12 Mo

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking an experienced Manager to lead the Quality Department at our Converting Plant in Greenville, South Carolina. This role is crucial for directing quality initiatives and driving Continuous Improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and quality management, with opportunities for professional growth. Our company values secure jobs, a safe work environment, and supportive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing areas and quality system management preferred.
• Competent with MS Office and Statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Quality Management System at the plant.
• Train and educate using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Drives Continuous Improvement to improve costs, quality, and service.
• Ensures product quality and manages 'right first time' performance.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Quality Management

Six Sigma Green Belt

Manufacturing

MS Office

Statistical Software

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree in manufacturing or engineering

Job description

Pratt Industries - America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company - is looking for an experienced Manager to lead the Quality Department of our Converting Plant in Greenville, South Carolina!

Why Choose Us?

At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

Summary:

This position is responsible for leading the Continuous Improvement initiatives at the Plant. This position will provide leadership, planning, technical direction, communication and coaching skills to ensure safe production of high quality products to meet customer needs in the most cost effective manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs the Quality Management System at the plant
• Train and educate the organization and implement continuous improvement methodologies such as 6 Sigma, 5S, Lean, OE and others
• Drives Continuous Improvement to quantitatively and qualitatively improve costs, quality and service.
• Drives plant accountabilities in the areas of: tracking vendor performance, resolution and disposition of customer complaints, investigating critical quality defects on in-process and finished products, generation and analysis of quality data and reports
• Insures all customer feedback is promptly dealt with and any complaints are acted upon by the plant using root cause analysis and implementing corrective action
• Supports safety as a top priority in training, job design and regulatory compliance
• Ensures product quality. Establishes and manages systems for “right first time” performance and incorporates this philosophy in the continuous improvement teams.
• Focuses on plant wide issues and inter-plant initiatives including developing synergies and business opportunities to optimize other manufacturing plants

Education, Experience, and Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree in manufacturing, engineering or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience in a variety of manufacturing areas (production, logistics)
• Experience in quality system management or mfg/corrugated leadership preferred
• Competent with MS Office and Statistical software
• Previous ISO certification desired
• Experience in Food Safety
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification desired

Physical Demands

Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

Why Choose Us?

At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

Perks of Pratt?

• Monthly Incentive Opportunities
• Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• 3 Months: 401(k) with match
• 6 Months: PAID vacation days
• 12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave