PS&D/Quality Manager

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Position Title: 

PS&D/Quality Manager

  

Pay Rate:

$121,000-134,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

On-site Position 

 

Physical Location:

401 Avenue U

Bogalusa, LA 70427

 

The Job You Will Perform:

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, and based on changing business needs of the company.

• Supports and leads efforts at Bogalusa that include an injury-free environment through role modeling safe behavior, active involvement in safety activities and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Leads development and execution of quality metrics and customer interaction for the mill, and support company initiatives in these areas.
• Improve the cost of quality by defining actionable KPI’s to prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Develop a quality culture of documented root cause resolution problem solving methodologies
• Assist the Manufacturing Team in the resolution of process problems affecting Product Quality through the use of Six Sigma and other problems solving techniques.
• Advocates, promotes, and sells Quality best practices and shares information freely. Work in a team environment with Site Managers and Production Supervisors to assist with the successful operation of the Quality System.
• Acts as liaison for key contractors in the areas of Quality
• Develops, maintains, and uses SOPs  for all relevant processes and their improvements.
• Site coordinator for critical business software for quality,
• Leadership role in ensuring team member relations, efforts, and processes are in place to maximize team member engagement and results.
• Understands and meets internal and external customer requirements.  Specifically, ensure communication and processes are in place to maximize positive relations with the mill’s customers, including box-plants and at the corporate level.
• Coordinate all customer interactions with the mill, including resolution of quality issues, changes in quality specifications, and site visits.
• Leader of the Quality Support Team ensuring team member relations, efforts and processes are in place to maximize team member engagement and results.
• Maintains and develops team relationships, both within the mill and within the company.
• Willingness to travel and provide support to the mill outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends.
• Positive, upbeat attitude that instills confidence in personal leadership ability

 

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Management and Leadership experience required with five plus years manufacturing experience.
• Thorough and detailed knowledge of paper making and the impact of paper quality on convertibility and box production
• Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong project management skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Proficy (quality management systems).
• Experience working in a team-based HPWS, customer and quality-focused organization.
• Knowledge of relevant OSHA and IPG standards and regulations.
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