CKS Packaging Inc. is looking for a Quality Manager to add to our team in Atlanta, GA. Candidates with prior experience as a Quality Manager at a Blow Molding, Plastics Bottles or Plastic Containers company highly preferred.

Job Summary

• Has responsibility for Quality Assurance at the CKS Plant under the direction of the Plant Manager, with functional responsibilities to Corporate Quality.
• Directs the inspection, testing and evaluation of bottles at various stages of production process to determine and insure specifications and Customer requirements are being met.
• Assist in training of QC Inspectors and Operators on Quality and Customer Specifications.
• Has responsibility for implementing directives of Corporate Quality Program.
• Initiates a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) geared towards short and long term improvements.

Primary Objectives

• Work with the Plant Team to implement a Quality System that meets minimum CKS Operational Excellence (Quality System) Standards
• Drive a “Zero Complaint” culture among all associates at the Plant
• Support the development of capable systems, processes and skills that enable a “zero complaint” performance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the plant’s quality function and QC personnel; establish and enforce product specifications and standard, targets and procedure to ensure targets are achieved
• Coordinate with Plant Mgmt., Customer Service, Sales and Corporate QA regarding customer issues and opportunities; oversee QC data entry and daily line audits.
• Ensure CKS vendor quality programs are fully implemented at the plant
• Full implementation of SPC4 statistical quality control system
• Verify and maintain all product specifications consistent with BOM
• Ensure consistent/reliable sampling, data integrity and SOP compliance
• Training and education for Operators, QC Tech’s and Mgmt.
• Support effective complaint review, root cause investigation, corrective actions and resolution with Customers
• Direct supervision of QC inspection personnel, audit/release of finished goods and control of nonconforming products
• Ensure that QA activities are coordinated with scheduled production and all personnel
• Ensure that all company and regulatory policies/procedures are understood/followed
• GMP’s, FDA, IMS, Health Dept., OSHA, SQF, HACCP, etc.
• Provide training and technical assistance to plant staff and personnel
• Daily/weekly/monthly follow up on Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
• Coordinate activities and priorities with manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, customer service and sales
• Conduct ongoing Quality Training with all affected Plant employees
• Facilitate and drive Operations Excellence Process, validate and develop work streams which support these established processes and procedures.

Preferred Experience, Education and Expertise

• Minimum 3 years in process manufacturing environment, plastics and/or medical pharmaceutical preferred- bottles and containers a plus
• Hands-on experience in QC and/or production in process mfg. environment
• Familiar with GMP’s, Q.C. methods, instrumentation/test measures and CI processes
• Detail oriented with strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of statistical quality control (SQC), with prior application
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar
• HACCP Certification
• Computer/software literate – MS Office Suite, statistics package
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership ability with potential/desire to move into roles(s) of increased responsibility
• Education: BS degree in science, business, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in team environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Please list if you have experience with QC of plastic bottles, containers or similar.
• Please list what Quality Systems you've worked with (e.g. ISO, SQF, HACCP, etc).
• Please list your salary requirements.

Work Location: One location

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