Plant Quality Manager

Plant Quality ManagerLocation: Fremont, OH, US, 43420Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Quality Manager is accountable for overseeing and improving overall plant quality through the implementation of process quality systems, while ensuring all quality related issues are addressed to achieve maximum efficiency. This position works in collaboration with Metal North America Quality Systems, Operating strategy and Personnel.Key Responsibilities:Responsible for maintenance of plant quality systems including but not limited to inspection and test method, work instructions, procedures, product specs, GMP's.Develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives in plant quality.Support continuous improvement initiatives in supplier quality.Responsible for ensuring quality system adherence and all aspects of product integrity is maintained.Responsible for appropriate disposition of finished product through data driven analysis, while assuring compliance to all specifications.Maintain established and new customer contact to maintain strong relationships, resolving quality issues, and ensuring technical and quality support.Responsible for leading plant root cause and corrective action investigations for customer complaints and internal quality nonconformance's.Audit implementation of corrective actions implementation for customer complaints and internal quality nonconformance's.Coordinate with Metal North America Commercial, Product Development, Quality and Engineering regarding new business and product trials.Responsible for accurate and timely resolution of all supplier defective material claims.Responsible for tracking the HFI system including balance, disposition, re-work and inventory levels.Ensure that plant quality procedures are up to date, in alignment with Metal North America Quality requirements and followed.Ensure quality objectives (KPIs) are communicated with floor personnel and develop processes to promote compliance.Responsible for educating and instructing plant departmental leads and supervisors in HACCP, internal auditing and other food safety quality (BRC) programs.Prepare quality reviews and submit them to management.Assist in development of special plant projects and work in conjunction with Metal North America Personnel.Maintain continuous communication and interaction with all Ardagh Metal Packaging plants.Works closely with human resources to address and resolve personnel issues.Direct supervision of plant personnel; may vary by location.Responsibility for environmental and sustainability initiatives for the site, acting as an EH&S representative.Other responsibilities as assigned.Requirements:Must possess strong analytical, computer, and communication skillsDriven and EnergeticAble to solve complex problems outside of normal processesAbility to work with all levels of personnelBachelor's degree in technical or relevant disciplineMinimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing4 years quality experienceExcellent management/leadership aptitudeBlack or Green Belt Certification (preferred)Food Safety (BRC/SQF) and HACCP certification (preferred)Experience with can manufacturing improvement methods implementation (preferred)About Ardagh Metal PackagingArdagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023. AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.About Ardagh GroupArdagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages. Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality. Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day). The future we're creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you'll enjoy the journey!