Pratt Industries · 1 month ago
Regional Quality Assurance Manager
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelPratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company, and they are seeking a talented Regional Quality Assurance Manager to improve and sustain their Quality Management System. This role involves leading quality initiatives across various plant locations and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive improvements in manufacturing processes.
ManufacturingRecycling
Hiring Manager
Courtney Johnson
Responsibilities
Supports safety as a top priority in training, job design and regulatory compliance
Lead the quality effort to a regional set of sites
Be capable of adding value and expertise in the flexible film and paper packaging converting areas in applicable locations
Drive the company's compliance with the ISO 90001 & FSSC 22000 (Food Safety)
Quality effort includes (but is not limited to) the following:
Flexible films manufacturing and paper packaging converting operations
ISO 9001 certification
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety)
Internal audits
Driving Fab card utilization
Document Change System
Measuring and test system calibration
Non-Conforming material system
Drive results of quality Manufacturing
Critically assess these systems and lead the organization to meaningful improvements
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
Leads quality staff on performance of Quality metrics of shrink and waste & developing key manufacturing metrics
Expert in root cause analysis methods, statistical process control
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 report
Focuses on plant wide issues and inter-plant initiatives including developing synergies and business opportunities to optimize other manufacturing plants
Ensures product quality. Establishes and manages systems for 'right first time' performance and incorporates this philosophy in the continuous improvement teams
Can create a culture where quality is fun and part of the process not overhead
Qualification
Required
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
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate
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
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
All State
Pre-Paid Legal
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Childbearing and parental leave
Company
Pratt Industries
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper company.
Founded in 1985
10001+ employees
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