SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated, Continuous Process Improvement Lead. This is a high visible role that will manage and direct all daily and long-range quality and process improvement activities for Ashland, Virginia plant. If Quality, Process Improvement, and raising plant standards drives you…we want to talk to you! There is so much more about this company and position we can share with you…so just apply here to get started!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Continuous Improvement Leads to ensure progress on deploying and sustaining lean production system (LPS).
• Promote and support continuous improvement mindset within the plant.
• Reduce planned downtime by reducing change over / cleaning time through standardization.
• Share best practices with other CI Leads across other plants.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and administer safety and quality management systems for the company.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate company-wide safety and quality training programs for all company personnel.
• Coordinate company communications between all company facilities regarding safety and quality related issues.
• Review quality assurance standards, existing policies & procedures to evaluate effectiveness of company quality programs.
• Prepare, schedule, and conduct Management Review Meetings.
• Ensure awareness of customer requirements and feedback throughout the organization.
• Initiate necessary corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure the calibration of measuring and test equipment.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.
• Directs, through intermediate personnel, workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, and products.
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• Familiarity w/regulatory requirements for operating plants, including Process Safety Management, OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, EEOC guidelines, FDA regulations (where applicable), state and local requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in the packaging industry.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in related field (TQM, SPC, ISO 9001).
• Papermill industry experience is ideal along with safety expertise being required.
• Chemical Engineering highly preferred (Environmental, Mechanical, Industrial)
• Engineering background preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems is required.

Posted On: Tuesday, May 23, 2023