Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Continuous Improvement SupervisorRequisition ID: 7247Location:Monroe, LA, US, 71203Department: Manufacturing & OperationsTravel: Up to 25%If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. (https://graphicpact2test.valhalla55.stage.jobs2web.com/)At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.A World of Difference. Made Possible.Job Purpose:Plans, coordinates, and directs quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.Direct the activities of suppliers, production employees, and customers to resolve quality problems and continuously improve the level of quality.Provide leadership to Continuous Improvement staff to optimize the role of CI within the plant.Job Functions:Develop closed-loop quality system driven to reduce process variation and ensure plant compliance.Act as change agent to drive continuous improvement of production and service processes to improve quality and increase efficiency, which includes root cause analysis and problem solving.Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers and/or CI Organization to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.Develop and implement product quality plans and procedures by overseeing gauge requirements, frequency, responsibility and methods to ensure compliance to process and product specifications.Direct, through intermediate personnel, workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure quality control over raw materials and final products.Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability.Serve as customer contact for quality issues.Represent Graphic Packaging at customer locations.Respond to, evaluate, and resolve customer complaintsTrack and manage customer feedback regarding quality.Direct activities, duties, and projects of 12 CI personnel.Implement practices and controls to drive an effective supplier management system.Work with Raw material vendors on material specifications and process/track vendor complaintsOversee new business transition.Oversee Continuous Improvement website for local plant.Drive cost savings initiatives and track progress towards plant goals.Manage customer specification system.Oversee trials. Create and communicate trial plans.Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and TeamworkEducation/QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, or related field preferred3-5 years’ experience in quality, or equivalent experienceSix Sigma experience a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to lead and direct othersPrior management or supervisory experience preferredProficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet research skillsWorking knowledge of Statistical Process Control theoriesExperience in implementation of technical testing in production environmentsGeneral knowledge of printing and converting technologies preferredExperience with Minitab software and SAP is a plus5% Travel requiredVisual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colorsPay Range: $63,175.00 - $84,265.00Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF_eeo_is_the_law_federal_poster.pdf)​Nearest Major Market: Monroe