For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: DriveQuality systems to ensure the quality of receiving goods, producing goods, storing goods and shipping goods. Audit all departments to ensure compliance with existing procedures and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) adherence.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and provide support to all Quality Lab employees.
Work closely with production, shipping, and maintenance staff on QMS adherence and incident investigations.
Conduct GFSI / HACCP activities in accordance with the standards and audit schedule.
Coordinates Investigation and Root Cause Analysis.
Knowledge of all lab and quality procedures, SPC database, and escalation plan.
Organize workflow of lab to increase productivity.
Manages document control systems.
Reviews / audits documentation and data for accuracy and GDP.
Reports out GDP non-conformances and assists in corrective action to reduce / eliminate reoccurrence.
Investigates holds and determines AQL sampling plan.
Reviews incoming raw material COAs.
Creates COAs for finished product and submits to customer.
Assists in Quality System audits.
Develops / revises procedures, forms and training aids as needed.
Trains employees on new or revised procedures.
Coordinates information flow between Quality and other departments which may include preparing reports, distributing information to related parties, editing, formatting and proofreading material.
Maintains records and data utilizing various automated systems
Follows and enforces Silgan Safety and Quality Policies.
Complies with applicable Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
SKILLS:
Required:
Highly motivated individual who can work with minimal supervision
HACCP Certification
Knowledgeable of SPC
Electronic measuring devices
Ability to work in a highly cross-functional office environment
MS Office knowledge (with emphasis on advanced Excel/Word)
Efficient communication of product specific tests and/or procedures via MS Word/Excel, Adobe PDF, etc.
LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMER:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.