Quality Manager I

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Responsibilities

*Ability to work a flexible schedule including off-shift coverage and some weekends.

*Some travel required, 10-15% depending on need. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develop, deploy and maintain the plant's quality and continuous improvement systems.

· Regularly collect, analyze, summarize and report process quality information to all levels in the organization.

· Develop, implement quality policies, procedures.

· Plan, evaluate, and implement product specifications, test procedures.

· Identify, recommend, acquire, coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and calibration of testing equipment.

· Work closely with R&D.

· Provide technical support, expertise in statistical methods, DOE & continuous process improvements to plant population.

· Manage data gathering software, including procurement, installation, programming & end-user training.

· Provide analysis of data.

· Support cost reduction & process improvement projects.

· May participate in some HR initiatives.

· Coordinate and champion the plant in obtaining and sustaining the BRC certification, as well as other external customer certifications and inspections.

· Provide analytical support & coordinate the efforts involved in resolving quality issues in regard to product failures and/or returns.

· Act as a plant point of contact in regard to product quality for customer service, sales & marketing.

Qualifications

Requirements:

· BA/BS degree preferred, in Engineering, related Technical Discipline or Business.

· 3-5 years of quality management experience or process engineering in a manufacturing environment.

· ASQ Certified Quality Engineer/Professional Quality/Statistical Application certification preferred

· Experience/familiarity with BRC certification, SQF, ISO 2200, and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) strongly preferred

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email [email protected].

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

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