Quality Technician

Position Overview

The Quality Technician will assist the Product Safety & Quality Manager in planning, implementing, monitoring and continually improving the quality process and the overall Product Safety and Quality program to ensure it is effective in meeting internal and external customer requirements. They will also assist with communicating and implementing compliance requirements, root cause analysis and CA/PA process, and development of training programs and employee training as it relates to PS&Q.

Responsibilities

• Manage the continuous improvement process for internal and external nonconformances, returns, reworks and corrective and preventive actions, and the quality check systems for product and process capability performance.
• Work with various departments to investigate root cause of internal and external nonconformances and collaborate with other departments to recommend actions to correct/prevent occurrences.
• Support Sales team on customer visits for new opportunities, business transitions, complaint analysis and product performance.
• Provide data analysis for process improvement, goal setting and root cause analysis for improving the effectiveness of the quality process to include daily, weekly and monthly reports for leadership review.
• Provide support to production personnel on understanding requirements for new items and items with a complaint history.
• Participate in Product Safety and Food Safety programs including internal and external audits.
• Perform and lead the internal facility inspection program.
• Lead the HARA program under the Mgr Product Safety & Quality.
• Maintain BRCGS quality management systems.
• Oversee the facility's pest management program.
• Conduct new hire and annual PS&Q trainings.
• Assist with customer compliance requests.

Qualifications

• Safety is #1 priority.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mechanical and technical skills.
• Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to lead a team. 
• Accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness are critical for this position. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent math abilities and working knowledge of data/statistical methods.
• Must be able to interpret BRCGS standards or other GFSI food safety programs, HACCP procedures, engineering specifications, drawing and other written documents related to the corrugated industry.
• Adept at problem-solving and identifying root cause to implement preventative methods.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing quality practices.
• Bachelor Degree in a Quality or Packaging related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industry/Equipment - Three years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment – corrugated experience is preferred.
• Product Testing in a lab setting is preferred.
• Computer Skills - Proficient in MS Office and overall pc usage
• Certificates and Licenses - Internal Auditor - preferably BRCGS

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, LTD, life insurance, and company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

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