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Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join our Hattiesburg Converting Mill . As a member of the Facility Leadership Team, the Quality Manager works with the operations to meet the facility production goals, focused on ensuring the mill produces Quality right first-time products, on time, meeting our customers' needs and ensuring GP is the preferred partner.
The Facility Quality Manager (FQM) provides oversight at the facility for incoming raw materials, intermediates, and finished products manufactured in operations, and finished goods in packaging and warehousing. This position will typically work Monday - Friday and pay is commensurate with experience. Our Team
Georgia-Pacific in Hattiesburg, MS is a leading specialty paper packaging supplier focused on providing a quality product and cost savings to our customers in the foodservice and retail napkin industry. We offer our customers a strategic partnership that contributes to their long-term profitability and success What You Will Do Be a champion for Product Safety and Quality certification programs & apply Operational Excellence Strategy and Principle Based Management ® (PBM ® ) to foster a culture of transformation and continuous improvement of Quality Systems and Processes Drive sustainable quality processes and systems through application of management systems and a cadence of verification through self and with operations leaders Manage and develop quality inspectors and specialists Oversee and implement Production and Commercialization Trials within the facility Lead change management, quality process improvements, and drive to a zero-defect culture with use of technology and analytical tools Conduct quality reviews with product systems and track performance against key action plans Work with Operations and corporate capabilities to better align the Voice of the Customer (VOC) with the Voice of the Process (VOP) Assure supplier quality is meeting our needs to produce quality products Use statistical methods to track, monitor, analyze and report quality performance in a way that informs leadership of the critical few improvement opportunities to work on, with recommend solutions utilizing Project Management Tools to monitor implementation and validate sustainability of changes Collaborate with other GP quality leaders to leverage knowledge and build a transformational quality system that achieves our vision Drive sustainable quality processes and systems through application of management systems and a cadence of verification through self and with operations leaders Manage and develop quality inspectors and specialists Oversee and implement Production and Commercialization Trials within the facility Lead change management, quality process improvements, and drive to a zero-defect culture with use of technology and analytical tools Conduct quality reviews with product systems and track performance against key action plans Work with Operations and corporate capabilities to better align the Voice of the Customer (VOC) with the Voice of the Process (VOP) Assure supplier quality is meeting our needs to produce quality products Use statistical methods to track, monitor, analyze and report quality performance in a way that informs leadership of the critical few improvement opportunities to work on, with recommend solutions utilizing Project Management Tools to monitor implementation and validate sustainability of changes Collaborate with other GP quality leaders to leverage knowledge and build a transformational quality system that achieves our vision Work with front-line employees to executive leaders, utilizing strong written and verbal communication skills to include the Challenge Process Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a technical discipline OR 5 years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment to include utilizing statistical process control to monitor quality performance & managing direct reports SQF Standards and cGMP experience HACCP experience Quality Auditor training (Internal and External) Experience utilizing quality management systems, particularly in an ERP Environment (SAP, JD Edwards) What Will Put You Ahead Master of Science degree in engineering or other technical degree Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar experience or certification, 5+ years working in an MBM® company or a quality assurance department (or combination thereof) Experience working with or through supply chain, marketing, and/or portfolio management processes Experience with Good Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), SQF preferred certifications and proven track record for related program management and implementation Experience establishing, leading, and conducting, quality system audits Paper manufacturing or related industry experience
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All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
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Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Equal Opportunities
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