Graphic Packaging International · 3 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Analyst
IL - Elk Grove Village Carton
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expGraphic Packaging International is one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for well-known brands. The Continuous Improvement Analyst will supervise quality department activities, manage continuous improvement programs, and ensure product quality and compliance with Safe Quality Foods standards.
Consumer GoodsCustomer ServiceManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Daily supervision of all quality department related activities
Supervise site Continuous Improvement program
Responsible for productivity, waste and product quality improvement projects
Disposition of all materials (raw, in-process, customer returns) on quality hold
Manage customer returns and credits and lead corrective action process
Communicate with customers and company management on complaints and project activity, including customer site visits and follow up
Ensure product specifications are accurate and enforced
Trained and Certified in SQF 2000 and HACCP
Trained or knowledge of SQF prerequisites including GMP, Food Defense, etc
Responsible for the development, implementation, review, maintenance, communications of the SQF 2000 system
Lead and coordinate the Annual plant review of Safe Quality Foods (SQF) system, internal audit /schedule, and Coordinate SQF third party audits
Responsible for coordination of SQF type Root Cause/ Corrective Actions activities
Validation and Verification of SQF controls with determined frequency/schedule
Establish and maintain Methods/criteria for monitoring, sampling, inspecting, testing, and analyzing raw materials, in-process, and finished goods
Review and update training skills requirements for Safe Quality Foods
This position has full responsibility for the development and maintenance of SQF related documents and records
Responsible for the verification of SQF controls and meeting the standards of the SQF requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year College or University
Three plus years of progressive quality assurance/continuous improvement experience with majority in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of quality assurance principles
Six Sigma and LEAN training and experience
Statistical and other data analysis skills
Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills with a high integrity
Trained and Certified in SQF 2000 and HACCP
Trained or knowledge of SQF prerequisites including GMP, Food Defense, etc
Preferred
Engineering discipline preferred
Black Belt certification preferred
Company
Graphic Packaging International
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, designs and produces consumer packaging, made primarily from renewable or recycled materials.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29B2024-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-03-01Post Ipo Debt· $794M
1992-12-18IPO
Leadership Team
Michelle M. Fitzpatrick
VP & Chief Sustainability Officer
Laurie Brlas
Director
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