Quality Manager

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

• Establishes policies and procedures designed to promote quality and ensures compliance with applicable customer expectations/agreements.
• Analyzes applicable data, encouraging positive performance and addressing negative trends.
• Leads and ensures processes needed for Quality Management Systems are established, implemented, and maintained.
• Manages internal and external (supplier) audit programs. Performs quality inspections as scheduled.
• Leads the quality management of all final products leaving the site.
• Liaises with customers and other external stakeholders.
• Manages SPC & performance results; gather relevant data producing reports and analyzing trends.
• Remains current on all quality standards by tracking developments in customer agreements/expectations, auditing site & operations to ensure compliance with all quality regulations and standards.
• Leads applicable risk management activities.
• Investigates & implements corrective actions as may be necessary to maintain high quality standards.
• Maintains fiscal budget of quality operations.
• Monitors and advises the site leadership team on QMS performance and improvement needs based on operational KPIs.
• Provides strong, positive leadership that motivates and engages facility leadership & workforce with respect to quality initiatives.
• Travel: approximately 15% (as needed for visits, audits, customer relations)
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in engineering, or relevant science (chemistry, biology, physics), preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience, in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Six Sigma green belt; black belt; lean master certification, or similar, preferred.
• Internal/external ISO 9000 certification ISO 4000 and OSHA 1801, preferred.
• MS Office suite literacy and fluency, required.
  
  

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and collaborate to achieve deliverables.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage personnel effectively, providing performance feedback and assisting in providing growth and development opportunities.
• Ability to be a resource throughout the organization.
  
  

Working Conditions

• 50% office based; ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• 50% standing/walking, climbing, bending, twisting, reaching.
  
  

Effort/Physical Demands

• Constant communication with employees, peers, managers.
• May be required to work outside of normal working hours to meet the needs of production.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly manages the work of Quality Team which includes the Quality Coordinator.
  
  

Health & Saftey Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures.
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices, or certain clothing as required by the company.