Quality Manager - Winnipeg, Canada - Graphic Packaging International, Inc.

Graphic Packaging International, Inc.

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 1048- Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2K 2T9- Department: Quality- Travel: No Travel Required
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night.

We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance Manager plans, coordinates and directs quality control programs designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.

Directs the activities of suppliers, production employees and customers to resolve quality problems and continuously improve the level of quality.

Provides technical training and support to management team and employees with regard to the plant's product safety programs (HACCP, SQF, Food Defense, etc), and Lean initiatives.

They understand and align business operations and Quality as they execute their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

Job Functions:

Including, but not limited to the following:

Develop closed-loop quality system driven systems, driven to reduce process variations and ensure plant compliance
Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers and/or CI organization to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
Develop and implement product quality plans and procedures by overseeing gauge requirements, frequency, responsibility and methods to ensure compliance to process and product specifications
Direct, through intermediate personnel, workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure quality control over raw materials and final products
Oversee Chain of Custody Certification Program
Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability
Serve as customer contact for quality issues
Represent Graphic Packaging at customer locations
Respond to, evaluate, and resolve customer complaints
Track and manage customer feedback regarding quality
Direct activities, duties, and projects of QC Inspectors
Implement practices and controls to drive an effective supplier management system
Work with raw material vendors on material specifications and process/track vendor complaints
Oversee new business transition
Oversee Continuous Improvement website for Winnipeg plant
Manage customer specification system
Oversee trials, create and communicate trial plans
Oversees and provides guidance in the areas of plant Functional Control/Pre-Requisite programs including; pest control, operational methods, personnel practices, comprehensive Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Defense, and facility maintenance as it relates to product safety, housekeeping and cleaning practices
Communicates observations and implements corrective actions that should be taken
Ensures plants compliance to 3rd party Functional Control/Pre-Requisite program requirements including: HACCP, SQF, and other customermandated programs
Ensures compliance with Health and Safety program
Conducts annual training in HACCP, GMP's Food Defense and Allergens
Evaluates vendor performance
Provides support in the plant's Lean activities
Seeks out cost reduction opportunities in functional areas of responsibility
Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International's good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork
Other duties as assigned