Quality Assurance Team Lead
Company: Berry Global
Location: Waynesboro
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
The Hourly QA Team Lead will be responsible for the development and
implementation of quality assurance practices and procedures within
the site.
Range of pay $27.00 - $35.00 hourly
Berry Global is a leading global supplier of a broad range of
innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day
within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290
manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs
over 48,000 individuals.At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that
we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along
with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters
trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and
inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our
mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence,
growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit
berryglobal.com
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and direct the quality function to ensure the most
effective return on assets.
Ensure compliance to all safety policies and procedures. Establish,
support and maintain a "safety first" culture.
Interact regularly with Frontline Leaders and production employees
to provide direction and leadership.
Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure
alignment with Berry Global strategic initiatives and core
values.
Supervise QA personnel
Interface with and frequently visit customer sites to build
relationships and understand customer requirements.
Initiate plans and processes to minimize costs through effective
utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, and materials.
Ensure compliance with all government regulatory requirements.
Maintains statistically valid quality testing program consistent
with industry standards.
Manages internal and external audit processes.
Ensures that all quality data is compliant with ISO9001:2015.
Uses continuous improvement methods such as Lean and Six Sigma to
develop best practices in quality.
Partners with other sites to standardize test methods and reduce
non-value added activity.
Partners with Operations and Supply Chain to address customer
support and quality issues.
Responsible for pest control program as it relates to the quality
function
Ensures maintenance of quality data collection system.
Supports process engineering on process control.
Responsible for troubleshooting, trend analysis, and corrective
actions of lab related issues.
Responsible for competitive analysis and testing including mill
trials and customer samples.
Recommends disposition of all non-conforming material to Process
Engineering Manager
Serves as point of contact for non- Berry Global certification
representatives (ISO)
Establish and maintain a "safety first", quality and continuous
improvement culture
Ensure implementation of systems/procedures in order to achieve
customer satisfaction synchronized with the commercial area
Establish safety clearance processes both internally and
externally.
Establish, maintain and ensure compliance with quality audit
procedures
Ensure all decisions are linked to Berry Global's strategic plan
and core values.
Provide continuous improvement and training to ensure a competent
internal quality audit group
Prepare and present audit reports
Develop and implement corrective and/or preventive actions
Direct investigation on product and process irregularity causes
Monitor corrective actions regarding process and product to ensure
appropriate results
Consistently confirm quality indicators and process best practices
performed in other plants of the group (Internal Benchmarking)
Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement,
quality, high performance and process excellence
Establish team and individual accountabilities for problem solving
and cost reduction.
Ensure effective labor utilization within departments to allow for
maximum return on labor investment.
Encourage employees' positive involvement, with the opportunity for
constructive input and action
Conduct periodic quality department and plant communications
meetings. Ensure effective communication of quality objectives and
results with all employees.
Partner with the Supply Chain function to ensure timely, effective
and efficient delivery of finished goods.
Partner with the Human Resources function to ensure effective
management of human capital.
Participate in long term strategic planning for the quality
function involving the optimum utilization of Berry Global
assets and human resources.
Through leveraged knowledge of current technology and market
trends, participates in the definition of advanced products
required to sustain a cost effective competitive position.
Support the effective implementation of investment projects
approved for capacity or facility expansion and upgrades.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of contingency plans.
Continuously validate quality indicators and best practices
developed in other Berry Global plants (internal
benchmarking)..
Supervise/manage direct reports (including decision-making for
hiring, promotion and discharge).
May lead or participate in regional or global projects
Qualifications
-BS degree in Quality Management or related field (preferred), or
equivalent training and experience.
ISO 9001 Certification Preferred
Six sigma green belt is a plus
5+ years experience in a Quality Assurance role. Experience in a QA
Leader role preferred.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or
any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Location US-VA-WAYNESBORO
Job ID 2023-19387
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Category Manufacturing
Location : Address 1020 SHENANDOAH VILLAGE DR
Keywords: Berry Global, Charlottesville , Quality Assurance Team Lead, Other , Waynesboro, Virginia
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