Quality Manager

POSITION: Quality ManagerLOCATION: Cedar Hill, TXREPORTS TO: General ManagerSUMMARYResponsible for coordinating, facilitating, and implementing quality assurance standards and systems for the facility.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate, facilitate, and administer quality management systems for the facility.Develop, implement, and coordinate company-wide quality training programs for all plant personnel.Lead development of process improvement projects as related to plant waste reduction. Develop and provide relevant and up to date statistical data and analysis to managers and employeesCoordinate company communications between all company facilities regarding quality related issues.Resolve quality problems as needed with vendors, customers, quality representatives, and company personnel.Review quality assurance standards, existing policies & procedures to evaluate effectiveness of company quality programs.Comply with company policies and procedures.Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance.Administer facility waste program and lead all continuous improvement efforts regarding wasteAdditional duties as assigned by management.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED required.Minimum 3 years of experience in related field (TQM, SPC, ISO 9000)Computer literatePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrior work experience in the corrugated industryRelated college degree, appropriate technical courses, or Associate's (A.A.) degreeEngineering backgroundCorrugated experience preferredLANGUAGE SKILLSAble to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracyApply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Should have the ability to comprehend and identify waste streams in the plant's processes. Should be able to recognize and prioritize focus areas for waste reduction. PHYSICAL DEMANDSEmployee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear.The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.The employee is frequently required to sit.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.TECHNICAL SKILLSAbility to gather information and perform root cause analysis and problem solving.Ability to create reports for review by upper management. Ability to lead teams in waste reduction efforts. Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTSOperating Standards - meet or exceed operating standards set in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity.Personal Growth - Each year, professional goals will be developed and agreed to by the employee and supervisor.Employee Relations - The employee will be evaluated regarding behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.Creativity - The employee is expected to be active in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.Perks of Pratt?Eligible for insurance benefits within ONE Month of hire.Jump on the path of a lifelong career! Click apply to start the process!Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveVision insurance