Quality/CI Director

Job Summary The Quality/CI Director is responsible for overseeing the overall quality management system and lean management systems; including the continuous development, improvement & maturity, and supporting the forward vision & business objectives of the segment. This position will support with a dotted line, 40+ plant locations and will work under the general direction of the Regional VP positions. Location Any UFP packaging plant in TX, AZ, OK, OR, UT preferred. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Oversees the overall quality management systems of the business segments and their impact on our business & customers. Oversees the overall continuous improvement program for the business segment through standardized practices, training, meeting improvement objectives, and continuing to mature our systems and capabilities. Assist the plant locations in maintaining compliance with the quality management system to ISO9001 requirements and sustaining our certification status. Assist quality & CI training to plant quality managers/coordinators as turnover occurs. Drive standardization into our quality management & lean management systems insuring best & consistent practices. Assist new methodologies & technologies which impact quality & improvements (such as software & SCADA systems). Support onboarding of new and strategic customers within PPAP processes. Provide training & training material for the CI program & initiatives. Serve as coach & mentor for improvement projects. Host regional CI progress meetings with each region to help support progress & best practices. Take initiative on developing next steps & objectives to evolve & mature the effectiveness of our systems and provide necessary training. Provide high level analysis from data/metrics of how effective our systems are and make recommendations and/or take action for improvement. Qualifications CQE ( certified quality engineer ) Certification Preferred or equivalent discipline body of knowledge. Minimum of five years of experience in Quality manufacturing environment is required. Working knowledge of ISO9001 QMS systems, and preferred understanding of IATF 16949 (formally TS) & AIAG practices. Working knowledge of Quality Science applications. High-level understanding of lean concepts & applications. Six Sigma Black belt preferred Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access. NOTE! Must be proficient with charts & statistical formulas/templates in Excel. Manager level Leadership knowledge/experience. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.