Manufacturing Quality Manager

CKS Packaging Inc. is looking for a Quality Manager to add to our team in Urbana, Illinois.. Candidates with prior experience as a Quality Manager at a Blow Molding, Plastics Bottles or Plastic Containers company highly preferred.

CKS Packaging succeeds by promoting a diverse, respectful, and friendly teamwork environment. As one of the nation's leading manufacturers of plastic containers, we not only make a difference in the community but offer each employee the opportunity to enhance their skills and build a meaningful career. If you are looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values, and cares about people, join our team today!

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Job Summary

• Has responsibility for Quality Assurance at the CKS Plant under the direction of the Plant Manager, with functional responsibilities to Corporate Quality.
• Directs the inspection, testing and evaluation of bottles at various stages of production process to determine and insure specifications and Customer requirements are being met.
• Assist in training of QC Inspectors and Operators on Quality and Customer Specifications.
• Has responsibility for implementing directives of Corporate Quality Program.
• Initiates a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) geared towards short and long term improvements.

Primary Objectives

• Work with the Plant Team to implement a Quality System that meets minimum CKS Operational Excellence (Quality System) Standards
• Drive a “Zero Complaint” culture among all associates at the Plant
• Support the development of capable systems, processes and skills that enable a “zero complaint” performance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the plant’s quality function and QC personnel; establish and enforce product specifications and standard, targets and procedure to ensure targets are achieved
• Coordinate with Plant Mgmt., Customer Service, Sales and Corporate QA regarding customer issues and opportunities; oversee QC data entry and daily line audits.
• Ensure CKS vendor quality programs are fully implemented at the plant
• Full implementation of SPC4 statistical quality control system
• Support effective complaint review, root cause investigation, corrective actions and resolution with Customers
• Direct supervision of QC inspection personnel, audit/release of finished goods and control of nonconforming products
• GMP’s, FDA, IMS, Health Dept., OSHA, SQF, HACCP, etc.
• Conduct ongoing Quality Training with all affected Plant employees
• Facilitate and drive Operations Excellence Process, validate and develop work streams which support these established processes and procedures

Preferred Experience, Education and Expertise

• Minimum 3 years in process manufacturing environment, plastics and/or medical pharmaceutical preferred- bottles and containers a plus
• Hands-on experience in QC and/or production in process mfg. environment
• Familiar with GMP’s, Q.C. methods, instrumentation/test measures and CI processes
• Working knowledge of statistical quality control (SQC), with prior application
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar
• HACCP Certification
• Computer/software literate – MS Office Suite, statistics package
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Conscientious, with an eye for detail
• Leadership ability with potential/desire to move into roles(s) of increased responsibility.
• Education: BS degree in science, business, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in team environment.