Quality / TPM Manager at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Keasbey, New Jersey

Job Description:

The Quality/TPM Manager will be working with a wide variety of corporate leadership, site leadership, site associates, outside vendors and contractors to drive improvement in Safety, Quality, Production Efficiency, Costs and Loss Reduction. This position will develop Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean-Six Sigma capabilities at the site and will also have responsibility for planning, leading and supporting TPM implementation at the site including Autonomous Maintenance; Preventative Maintenance, Early Equipment Management and Focus Teams.

You Will

• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and established proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product




• Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs




• Direct associates engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products




• Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability




• Manage the nonconforming product hold system




• Responsible for authority to release product based on Quality/Analytical test results. Also has authorization to delegate this same responsibility & authority to release product




• Manage ISO 9000/BOS-QMS system




• Investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality




• Maintain a program for instrument calibration




• Conduct internal and facilitate external audits




• Supply agreed upon data and reports to customers and vendors




• Follow and enforce company and local work rules, safety rules, policies and BOS work instructions and SAP standard & activities




• Knowledge of & focus on site’s quality, reliability, scrap & safety goals




• Follow and enforce all enzyme, Micro & Sanitization procedures as mandated by Procter & Gamble




• Oversee development, implementation, review and maintenance of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and take appropriate action to maintain its integrity




• Lead the development and implementation of Pre-requisite Programs and HACCP Plan when applicable




• Communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS)




• Map TPM implementation strategy by both milestones and metrics.  Track progress of both

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree from four year college or university; one or two year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is preferred




• Strong mathematical and analytical skills




• Excellent interpersonal skills




• Strong written communication skills




• Strong leadership skills




• Lean Six Sigma experience is required. Black Belt Certification is preferred




• At least 2 years of industrial manufacturing experience, leading TPM implementation and continuous improvement projects required




• Experience leading technical resources to successfully maintain production line equipment to achieve high levels of productivity




• Solid analytical, problem solving, and technical troubleshooting skills




• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment




• Self-starter and strong leadership skills




• Must be able to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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