Quality Manager

Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. The Opportunity The Quality Manager ensures that quality standards are met and maintained by understanding, implementing and enforcing Customer, Regulatory, and Smurfit WestRock processes, policies, and procedures. The Quality Manager will also be accountable for internal and external quality complaint resolution, execution of audits, and ensuring efficient and smooth operations within the production facility. How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock Review, approve, and execute facility and corporate standard operating procedures for site implementation Coordinate and execute internal, customer, supplier, subcontractor, and regulatory audits Monitor and ensure compliance with current policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements Coordinate and execute investigation of detected risks or failures, complaints, and corrective/preventative actions Work closely with production managers to maximize product quality and reliability and minimize cost Track, analyze, and lead initiatives for all internal quality and customer complaint issues Determine, document, and approve site-specific or one-time occurrences such as protocols (reworks, validations, etc.), deviations (planned or unplanned), waivers, or releases for materials and products asrequired Leverage enterprise technology to analyze quality complaints, track corrective and preventive actions, and use data to isolate and track defective parts per million, over shipments, and resolve issues related to rejected products when applicable Execute facility improvement initiatives asdeterminedfrom performance data Lead team of quality technicians and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) readiness resources, ensuring that processes are efficient, and work is appropriately prioritized Provide tools and training for quality management and quality improvement to the facility staff. What You Need To Succeed High School diploma or G.E.D.,Bachelor’sdegree preferred 3+ years ofmanufacturing experiencein a quality leadership role. 3 years of experience inproductionsupervisory role. Well-versed in analytical and statistical applications that support quality such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skillsto engage and inspire others to comply with quality standards. Proventrack recordof problem-solving. Thorough knowledge of quality standards and methodologies. Ability to learn proprietary software programs and leverage enterprise complaint management software. Professional training and qualitycertificationscourses (e.Six Sigma, ISO Certification) are preferred. What We Offer Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training withnumerouslearning and development opportunities. An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more! A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smurfit Westrock