Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC is seeking a talented and energetic Regional
Quality Manager to improve, promote, and sustain the Quality Management System.
The selected individual will be hardworking with solid quality skills and a
strong knowledge of the flexible films, (caste and/or blown stretch and bubble
film and paper packaging as another advantage). This individual will act as a
leader and driver of all quality initiatives for plant locations; interact and
partner with manufacturing, sales and design teams, vendors and customers in
meeting internal and external customer quality. The position will be home-based
in Georgia and travel will be to domestic locations in the Northeast, Texas and
the Midwest – some West Coast travel may also be required.
60% Travel will be required.
What You Will Do In Your Role:
Lead the quality effort to a regional set of sites.
Add value and expertise in the flexible film and paper packaging converting
areas in applicable locations.
Quality effort includes (but is not limited to) the following:
Flexible films manufacturing and paper packaging converting operations
Internal audits
Corrective actions
Driving Fab card utilization
Document Change System
Measuring and test system calibration
Non-Conforming material system
Drive results of quality Manufacturing.
Create documentation where applicable to ensure ISO/BRC and other Regulatory
requirements.
Review product testing data, plant scrap data and customer complaints to
determine areas that require improvement. In some cases, you will drive that
improvement.
Lead and participate in cross-functional efforts related to product quality,
corrective actions and other teams related to the quality scope.
Develop a well-rounded understanding of how our products are made; how they
are used; and the implications of various product test results.
Work closely with Design, Operations, Product management, Sales, and Supply
Chain to drive quality results.
Leads quality staff on performance of Quality metrics of shrink and waste &
developing key manufacturing metrics.
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
Supports HR with Quality employee’s performance issues
Ensures product quality. Establishes and manages systems for “right first
time” performance and incorporates this philosophy in the continuous
improvement teams.
Requirements
Quality Management experience in flexible films manufacturing and converting,
(i.e. stretch and bubble films) including product knowledge, manufacturing
operations and ability to monitor and improve correct film making processes.
Converted paper packaging (paper bags, flooring products and sheeted paper).
Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and FSSC 22000 (Food Safety)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desire to drive improvements (project management / leadership experience)
Results oriented with the capability of balancing multiple tasks and
priorities
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume
and rate.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
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.
Qualifications
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more
than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment
and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging
companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than
twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective
paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants
strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of
creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the
environment by harvesting the urban forest.
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with full benefits
package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid
Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and
childbearing and parental leave.