International Paper's Columbus Modified Fiber facility is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality systems and manage lab operations to support rapidly growing a proprietary business, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, EDANA, and customer quality audit requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Chemical, Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or similar technical discipline; relevant industry experience may substitute for a degree
- 5+ years’ experience in operations management & leadership, preferably in a Pulp & Paper Mill or converting facility with a focus on quality & safety
- Experience implementing and maintaining safety and quality initiatives
- Knowledge of basic statistical quality control (SQC), design of experiments, and related computer applications
- Ability to learn manufacturing processes and associated technologies impacting quality
- Skilled in troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing processes to achieve quality performance
- Skilled in developing and tracking key quality variables, including supporting SOPs and operational requirements
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain the GCF Quality Management System (QMS) at CMF which meets ISO 9001, EDANA, and customer quality audit requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and improve the CMF QMS
- Maintain ISO 9001 quality system certification
- Participate in internal & external audits including mill, GCF, and customer audits.
- Lead and participate in relevant RCFAs and CAPAs
- Site coordinator for Proficy and other critical business software for quality.
- Support product innovation efforts, trials, projects and commercialization.
Other
- Leads efforts for an injury-free environment through safe behavior, safety activities, and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Partners with the CMF PPM to be the “voice of the customer”, assists with quality strategy development and execution
- Be an active member of the CMF Extended Leadership Team (ELT) to achieve business commitments.
- Acts as liaison for key contractors in the areas of Quality.
- Develop effective relationships with CMF staff and technicians to maximize team member engagement with quality systems and results while ensuring a positive, productive, and safe work environment.
