Quality Manager

Job Description

Sealed Air Corporation is a knowledge-based company focused on packaging solutions that help our customers achieve their sustainability goals in the face of today’s biggest social and environmental challenges.  Our portfolio of widely recognized brands including Cryovac® brand food packaging solutions and Bubble Wrap® brand cushioning, enable a safer and less wasteful food chain and protect valuable goods shipped around the world.  Sealed Air generated over $5 billion dollars in sales in 2023.  To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com
 

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Responsible for managing and directing the Quality Assurance system for multiple manufacturing facilities in the Northeast region
•    Perform as lead in an effective Quality Management Team/System and champion continuous improvement activities to raise the performance of the business unit’s product lines
•    Educate and train employees as to their impact on the quality management system
•    Direct management and overall team leadership of staff in a Performance Management System (PMS) setting
•    Provide strategic direction and leadership for quality systems implementation for the facilities leading and directing the Quality Assurance functions with a focus on continuous improvement and harmonizing systems
•    Provides guidance in the analysis and scheduling of work and deployment of resources
•    Ensures equipment is maintained and resources are utilized in the most cost effective manner
•    Responsible for maintaining and calibrating all laboratory equipment to industry standards
•    Promotes systematic analysis to resolve complex production and quality issues
•    Develop, implement and document standard operating procedures and conditions for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection
•    Establish and implement metrics (process capability, process control charts, quality measurement) for monitoring system
•    Collaborates and coordinates activities with plant management, quality and other colleagues to address production issues and ensures quality standards are maintained
•    Provides sales and marketing teams technical support
•    Acts as liaison with vendors and Research and Development for qualifications of raw materials and introduction of new products
•    Interfaces with production, suppliers and customer quality representatives concerning issues with quality control and assure that effective corrective action is implemented
•    Work synergistically with other functional leads across operations teams in region of responsibility
•    Manage Quality Training Programs ensuring ongoing education of staff and the dissemination of information regarding quality-related issues through the induction of new staff
•    Pinpoint quality-related training needs
•    Work closely with process engineering and operation/production employees 
•    Lead, implement, and maintain 5S standards for labs and sites; maintain chemical hygiene program in an effective improvement-based culture 
•    Maintain a clean, safe work environment 
•    Communicates, coaches, and subsequently reviews performance of quality technicians in achievement of the key process indicators (KPIs)
•    Hire, train, develop, and evaluate employees 
•    Mentor site Quality Technicians
•    Conduct performance reviews
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in science, technical/engineering, statistics, analytical or business, required 
•    5+ years’ experience in QA Systems implementation and management in a manufacturing environment
•    5+ years’ experience in a leadership role at a manufacturing facility
•    Experienced with Polyurethane, preferred
•    Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with Lean implementation experience, preferred
•    Experienced in successfully leading the Quality System function; in a multi-site environment, preferred
•    High level of understanding with all related testing equipment
•    Strong attention to detail
•    Strong organization and communication skills based on Core Competencies:  Owner mentality, Customer Obsessed, Never Totally Satisfied Attitude, and willingness to approach job functionality with agility through adversity strengths 
•    Willing to learn and demonstrate can-do attitude and to perform hands-on duties
•    Able to work independently and as part of a team with minimal guidance from management
•    Able to read, write and speak English with excellent verbal and written skills
•    Proficient in software:  Minitab (or other analysis tool), SAP, MS Office, MS Outlook and MS Teams
•    Polished presentation and facilitation skills
•    Legally employable in the United States
•    Able to travel up to 20% for facility visits to meet business needs