EHSCareers · 6 hours ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAirlite Plastics is a premier, privately held manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, known for its innovative products and sustainable solutions. The Quality Assurance Manager will lead quality initiatives, manage a quality team, and ensure adherence to quality policies while focusing on continuous improvement and risk reduction related to product quality issues.
Professional Services
Responsibilities
Provide management leadership to assigned team members
Develop, maintain, validate and revise annually the Airlite Quality Manual and supporting policies and procedures
Plan, organize, execute and evaluate activities related to quality assurance
Ensure assigned quality policies are being adhered to within standards set within assigned manufacturing division
Manage the product hold process, ensure non-conforming material is controlled and backtracking activities are completed in a timely and thorough manner
Establish standards and inspection methodology for production quality control
Responsible for developing and driving internal production quality metrics to drive improvement to the business
Support the CAR Committee through recommendation of CAR/PAR activities and serve as a resource to problem solving activities
Ensure timely follow-up of non-conformities of the quality assurance policies by developing and putting in place realistic corrective action plans and follow-up audits
In collaboration with quality management teams ensure quality compliance programs and quality policies are being adhered to, implemented effectively and continuously improved
Stay well-versed in Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis, root cause analysis, problem solving methodology and Six Sigma criteria
Lead problem solving teams to resolve internal quality and customer complaint issues
Develop, implement and maintain preventative quality and control plans
Improve processes, perform capability studies and proactively reduce variation/losses
Perform as a backup compliance practitioner as needed
Lead continuous improvement projects that foster compliance across assigned manufacturing divisions
Approximately 10% travel is required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience in working in an FDA/Food Packaging or regulated industry
Experience with Project Management including Specification generation, Product Testing, following a New Product Development process and associated documentation
Capability to solve complex problems, utilizing strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
Superior organizational skills and the ability to assemble resources needed to orchestrate multiple projects/activities and accomplish goals
Model a collaborative leadership style with the ability to build partnerships and influence others into action
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and consultative approach; tactful in dealing with people at all levels
Strong sense of urgency, self-motivated and positive
Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
Ability to actively lead change initiatives
Display highest ethical standards
Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information
Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
HACCP Training required
SQF Practitioner Certification required within 90 days of employment
BS in Engineering, Food Science or related discipline or 5 years of supervisory experience in a food packaging environment
Minimum 3 years' experience in a regulatory setting (SQF/FDA/ISO 9000 environment)
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company paid short-term disability
Generous 401k match
Generous PTO Program
Casual dress
Annual company activities
Company
EHSCareers
EHSCareers is the leading job board & career site for environmental, occupational health & safety professionals (since 2003).
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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