Quality Sr Advisor | Atlanta, GA

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  • Location: Atlanta, GA

  • Company: Graphic Packaging

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: To execute the corporate strategy for the Quality Management System (QMS) throughout the company.

Execution includes leading and driving quality performance improvements through each division or business unit. Additionally, the position will directly support the implementation or continual improvement of the QMS at each respective facility through the development of policies, procedures, and supporting systems that drive world class quality performance. The position will support integration of the Voice of the Customer

into the training and coaching of quality strategies to meet or exceed customer expectations.

The position will manage the corporate QMS audit process, ensuring strict compliance with QMS standards, and guiding the development of improvement plans focused on the desired execution of the QMS and the results it delivers to achieve the company's quality goals and objectives. This position reports to the Quality Sr. Manager. Develop and implement a plan to bring all plant sites into compliance with the QMS. Ensure the sustainment of critical processes that support the system at those sites. Lead and monitor the internal auditing process of the QMS at the sites. Provide feedback and support to the appropriate site personnel for improving their auditing process, while working to maintain consistency across the company.

Work with plant site personnel to improve process capability, identify gaps in understanding, and deliver appropriate levels of training. Responsible for the development and coaching of Plant CI/Quality Managers and Plant Managers across the company to properly align and implement consistent processes. Drive VOC initiatives within the QMS across all sites to foster proactive data analysis, concrete problem-solving techniques, and a customer-focused culture.

Develop, lead, and implement control systems at plant sites through proper documentation, standardization, accurate communication, and consistent replication. Ensure plant leadership properly manage these control systems. Ensure inspection and product release programs for incoming/in-process/finished good materials are in place, effective, and compliant with regulatory and customer requirements. Ensure the QMS complies with safety and product stewardship standards, and evolving legislation. Monitor quality performance & review VOC results (both internally & externally), develop strategies to continually improve the QMS, and drive growth and innovation.

Produce statistical reports for corporate and plant leadership to drive improvement. Analyze corporate Quality KPI scorecards to measure effectiveness of the QMS. Work within the company supply chain to establish quality requirements and expectations from internal & external suppliers to drive Supplier Management initiatives within the QMS. Oversee the Logistics quality control and improvement processes and systems. This includes working with transportation and warehouse managers and logistics providers, as well as managing the relationship with 3rd party claims support contractors.

Define and implement consistent test methods, equipment, and procedures at plant sites (MSA). Ensure plant leadership is properly managing their testing methods and provide support when appropriate. backss the product specifications and process capability of the company, its suppliers, and compare with customer requirements to achieve production synergies throughout the value stream. Assist with implementation and standards of SPC programs at the plant sites. Assist sites with QMS deployment as applicable to AIP and business strategy changes.

Lead the training, auditing, and organization of the company Fiber Certification Chain of Custody and Certified Sourcing programs. Ensure procedures and training material are up to date, well organized and accessible. Deliver training. Lead the internal and external auditing activities and follow up. Conduct Management Reviews. Experience in leading operations and/or maintenance of a quality management system, including: Expertise in typical quality standards Track record of improving processes and goal achievement Internal auditing development and maintenance Preferred ISO 9001 / TS 16949 implementation experience Key Competencies: Excellent Leadership and Management Skills Decision Quality Organizational Agility Customer Focus Dealing with Ambiguity Command Skills Functional/Technical Skills Build Effective Teams Motivating Others Presentation Skills Problem Solving Drive for Results Total Work Systems Proficient with Minitab, MS Office Suite, and Visio.

ERP System aptitude Statistical aptitude Proven capability to analyze data and process capability using statistical tools, and process tools (FMEA, X-Y Matrix, etc. )Required: BS or BA degree in business, science or engineering or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience (3 years in quality-related role).

Preferred: Black Belt Certification, Lean Manufacturing Experience. 50% - 75% travel required. Salary Min: $123,795.00Salary Mid: $165,060.00Salary Max: $206,325.00Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or interaction (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, interactionual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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