Plant Quality Manager

Quality Manager- Atlanta, GAWe are currently looking for a Quality Manager to add to our team in Atlanta, GA. Candidates with prior experience as a Quality Manager at a plastics manufacturer (blow molding, injection molding, extrusion) is highly preferred.Job SummaryHas responsibility for Quality Assurance at the CKS Plant under the direction of the Plant Manager, with functional responsibilities to Corporate Quality.Directs the inspection, testing and evaluation of bottles at various stages of production process to determine and insure specifications and Customer requirements are being met.Assist in training of QC Inspectors and Operators on Quality and Customer Specifications.Has responsibility for implementing directives of Corporate Quality Program.Initiates a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) geared towards short and long term improvements.Primary ObjectivesWork with the Plant Team to implement a Quality System that meets minimum CKS Operational Excellence (Quality System) StandardsDrive a "Zero Complaint" culture among all associates at the PlantSupport the development of capable systems, processes and skills that enable a "zero complaint" performanceKey ResponsibilitiesManage the plant's quality function and QC personnel; establish and enforce product specifications and standard, targets and procedure to ensure targets are achievedCoordinate with Plant Mgmt., Customer Service, Sales and Corporate QA regarding customer issues and opportunities; oversee QC data entry and daily line audits.Ensure CKS vendor quality programs are fully implemented at the plantFull implementation of SPC4 statistical quality control systemVerify and maintain all product specifications consistent with BOMEnsure consistent/reliable sampling, data integrity and SOP complianceTraining and education for Operators, QC Tech's and Mgmt.Support effective complaint review, root cause investigation, corrective actions and resolution with CustomersDirect supervision of QC inspection personnel, audit/release of finished goods and control of nonconforming productsEnsure that QA activities are coordinated with scheduled production and all personnelEnsure that all company and regulatory policies/procedures are understood/followedGMP's, FDA, IMS, Health Dept., OSHA, SQF, HACCP, etc.Provide training and technical assistance to plant staff and personnelDaily/weekly/monthly follow up on Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)Coordinate activities and priorities with manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, customer service and salesConduct ongoing Quality Training with all affected Plant employeesFacilitate and drive Operations Excellence Process, validate and develop work streams which support these established processes and procedures.Preferred Experience, Education and ExpertiseMinimum 3 years in process manufacturing environment, plastics and/or medical pharmaceutical preferred- bottles and containers a plusHands-on experience in QC and/or production in process mfg. environmentFamiliar with GMP's, Q.C. methods, instrumentation/test measures and CI processesDetail oriented with strong work ethicWorking knowledge of statistical quality control (SQC), with prior applicationExperience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similarHACCP CertificationComputer/software literate – MS Office Suite, statistics packageExcellent written and verbal communication skillsLeadership ability with potential/desire to move into roles(s) of increased responsibilityEducation: BS degree in science, business, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in team environment