Description

Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking a Quality Manager for an emerging opportunity within our Digital Printing business unit Hummingbird®. The Quality Manager develops and manages quality improvement programs and maintains plant certifications. Makes recommendations and implements policies and SOP’s to facilitate continuous quality improvement. Acts as a liaison for Customer Service, Sales, as well as Customer Relations. In addition, the Quality Manager will act as the Product Stewardship Lead for Hummingbird® Operation.

The position will be based at our West Chester, OH facility and will report to the Director of Operations for this business segment.

Our Team
Hummingbird’s large format inkjet printing is ideal for small runs, large runs and everything-in-between. Unlocking stunning visual quality and satisfying creative versioning requirements, all while simplifying supply chain complexities found in the graphics packaging ecosystem.

What You Will Do

• Handles customer complaints and internal nonconformances, including but not limited to, communicating with the customer, identifying the root cause and developing corrective action plans to correct and prevent any quality issues from reoccurrence.
• Leads the Process Auditor Team and Internal Audit Team who verify (i) product quality (ii) procedures are accurate and effective and (iii) performance is in compliance. Works with relevant Department Managers to determine the root cause of findings and develop corrective actions.
• Continuously maintains, develops and improves the Quality Management System and ensures all quality and regulatory requirements are met.
• Provide guidance, direction and foster an environment of continuous improvement to improve process control which will reduce defects and maximize yield from press runs
• Leads and/or supports Continuous Improvement efforts using Lean and Six Sigma methods and techniques.
• Manages BRC, HACCP and other Compliance Programs, which includes training, auditing, and verifying new equipment and process requirements.
• Supports the QC Lab, analyzes lab reports and assists in product qualification and trials.
• Prepares plant for external audits and serves as the point person during the audit.
• Evaluates supplier performance and conducts audits of suppliers.
• Ensure that all employees are properly trained in quality procedures and SOP’s
• Has two Direct Reports
• 15% Travel Requirements

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience managing quality and process improvements in a manufacturing or military environment
• Experience with inspection methods, industry testing methods and statistical control techniques

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Engineering or other technical discipline
• Industry experience in Corrugated, Printing, packaging and/or food and beverage.
• Experience working with QMS, ColorMaster, ColorCert, Measure Color, or Vision Systems
• Experience in BRC or similar food industry audit
• Strong Data analysis and statistical aptitude
• Six Sigma or SPC certification
  

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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better.

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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. #LI-CH

Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf