AJM Packaging Corporation · 4 hours ago
Director of Quality
Southgate, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
12+ years expAJM Packaging Corporation is one of America’s leading manufacturers of sustainably sourced and produced paper products. They are seeking a Director of Quality/HSE to lead and manage the Quality Assurance and Health, Safety & Environment activities across multiple manufacturing locations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
ManufacturingPaper Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and management of AJM’s Quality Assurance & HSE activities. Formulate and drive manufacturing quality/safety excellence programs designed to assure quality/safety levels across all AJM’s products and the maintenance of the company's competitive position and profitability of its manufacturing operations. Lead but equally collaborate cross-functionally with other department leaders and members of the senior management team to synchronize the implementation and achievement of companywide ISO certification and overall quality/safety goals
Develops and executes quality assurance/HSE related strategic plans to support the organization’s objectives and goals. Provide strategic long-term as well as tactical short-term leadership, direction, and supervision for all Quality Management Systems (QMS) programs, projects, initiatives, and personnel
Work cross-functionally in teams (CFT) with procurement, materials management, logistics, engineering, HR and manufacturing using Advanced Quality Product Planning (APQP) tools, including, but not limited to DFM, DFSS, DFMEA, DVP&R, SPC and Control Plan Methodology, to develop new products (NPI) and establish related input, process and finished goods specifications
Work cross-functionally with senior management and key stakeholders to design, develop, implement and maintain robust world-class Quality Management Systems (QMS), including Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA), and HSE Systems, for all supply chain, administrative and manufacturing systems using the Total Quality Management (TQM) approach
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert and leader in the attainment of companywide ISO compliance, policies and procedures and ultimate certification
Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with senior management and key stakeholders to develop, approve and monitor annual Quality Management System/HSE budgets and take timely corrective and/or remedial action based on thorough review and analysis of monthly budget variances
Stay abreast of, and evaluate, new ideas and trends and adopt best-in-class Quality/Safety Management System concepts, processes, tools, and technology. Maintains strong and ongoing knowledge of government and industry quality/HSE codes and standards, including for food safety
Ensures corporate wide, continuous compliance with government, customer, and third-party food safety certification requirements, including on-site audits
Work cross-functionally and collaboratively at all levels and with all functions to meet customers’ quality/HSE expectations and bring about cultural and other changes necessary for an effective Quality Management/HSE System to flourish under a Total Quality Management (TQM) approach
Receive, monitor and manage all customer complaints, OSHA investigations, and all related activities, including, but not limited to initial contact, information gathering, sample requests, product testing and analysis and all follow-up communications, initiatives and documentation, including Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and revised Work Instructions and/or Control Plan Methodology
Establish, monitor, and share departmental KPI’s using best-in-class processes and technology solutions to inform management and key stakeholders of all adverse developments and overall performance and progress against goals and objectives
Schedule and oversee all third party GMP and Social, Safety & Environmental compliance audits
Establish and oversees customer scorecard tracking metrics including development and oversight of corrective/preventative action systems across all plants
Ensure uniform product specifications and quality assurance methodologies are in use across the business and plants
Applies Six Sigma, and lean manufacturing methods to evaluate and improve the current quality assurance systems and processes
Oversees the development and implementation of quality assurance/HSE training programs to key personnel in conjunction with regional and local managers
Hires, develops, and supervises all Quality Management/HSE personnel. Establishes all team member KPI’s and related metrics, continually measures and evaluates team member performance, provides feedback on progress against goals and objectives and participates in, contributes to, and/or approves all performance reviews, improvement plans (PIP), and organizational changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Business, Engineering, Packaging, Materials Management, or related field from an accredited four (4) year college or equivalent combination of on-the-job training, experience, professional development, and education
12-15 years of progressive Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Quality/HSE Management experience in fast paced, high volume manufacturing or similarly challenging environments, including at least five (5) years in leadership roles with multi-site responsibilities
Extensive prior experience in, and responsibility for, development, implementation and management of robust Quality Management/HSE Systems using the Total Quality Management (TQM) approach and the requisite organizational, cultural and process related changes needed for success
Working knowledge of, and “hands-on” experience with alternative Quality Management System (QMS) tools and metrics, including, by way of example only, Lean Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, VSM, FMEA, CAPA, SPC, APQP, PPAP, RCA, PDCA, DMAIC and ISO standards
Results-driven self-starter able to work independently with minimal assistance and direction to make decisions, achieve corporate goals and objectives and, most importantly, inspire and lead
Decisive action-oriented leader, creative and resourceful problem solver, fair and consistent manager, does what is best, not what is popular
Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, able to relate to, and work with, people from all occupations either one-on-one, in groups or in teams
Strong management, organizational and administrative skills, able to multi-task and stay calm and focused under pressure
Strong and demonstrated experience in Quality/HSE leadership positions
Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Office 365 Skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to travel, as necessary and appropriately, to company, vendor, and other locations to lead, manage staff and personally participate in various job-related activities
Preferred
A graduate degree preferred but not required
Complimentary related experience, training, education and/or certification in manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, logistics and materials and/or business management a definite plus
CQE and Lean certification desirable
Benefits
Medical Insurance (BCBS)
Dental Insurance
Optical Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Cafeteria Benefits Plan
Flexible Spending Agreement
Health Savings Account
Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
Paid Vacations
Paid Holiday
Paid Sick & Personal Time
Professional Development Program (AJM University)
Company
AJM Packaging Corporation
The story of AJM Packaging began in Detroit in 1918. Abram, Jack, and Morris’ family owned a neighborhood grocery store beneath their small apartment.
1001-5000 employees
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Terry Jackson
CFO
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Robert Epstein
Owner
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