Quality Manager - Plant
About the role
From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
Responsibilities
- Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
- Manages the maintenance of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Follows company policies, standard operating procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct.
- Plans, develops, applies & maintains Quality Systems ensuring conformance to Customer, internal business, and regulatory requirements.
- Develops and implements comprehensive quality assurance strategies and monitors manufacturing processes to ensure product safety, integrity, and compliance with established standards.
- Ensures appropriate use of Quality tools & techniques (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, DMAIC, Lean, etc.).
- Leads and manages a team of quality assurance professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve departmental objectives.
- Led and drives the Plant from reactionary Quality to preventive Quality.
- Coordinates internal and external audits to assess compliance with SQF standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Requirements
- Possess Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Experience and knowledge of value stream mapping and other lean techniques.
- Experience and knowledge of Minitab or equivalent statistical software.
- Experience and knowledge of Infinity QS or equivalent SPC software.
- Experience and knowledge of pFMEAs and Control Plans.
- Ability to lead and drive gage & process capability and performance improvement.
- Strong and proven leadership to drive to closure RCA and CAPA.
- Experience and knowledge of ISO or equivalent Quality Systems (Lead Auditor).
- Ability to negotiate with Customers to promote or sell ideas and concepts.
- Ability to effectively instruct and train other employees.
- Ability to wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- 5+ years of job related experience
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Value Stream Mapping
- Minitab or equivalent statistical software
- Infinity QS or equivalent SPC software
- pFMEA and Control Plans
- Gage & Process Capability
- ISO or equivalent Quality Systems (Lead Auditor)
- Negotiation skills
- Training and mentoring
Benefits
The annual base salary range for this role is from $102,240 to $115,020, plus annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary. An annual incentive is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader. This annual incentive is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award. At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
Pay
The annual base salary range for this role is from $102,240 to $115,020, plus annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.
Schedule
Broad training in a related field is usually acquired through a bachelor’s degree or through equivalent work experience.