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We are looking for a Quality Development Manager to join our team in Mills River NC who will be responsible for all aspects of Quality Development and Quality Laboratory functions in Mills River including full implementation of UPM Step Change in Quality program initiatives for the site.
Greetings from your future colleague
We are looking for a driven and resultsoriented individual to lead Quality Development activities for our Mills River Operations team. Your main focus will be on enhancing product quality in manufacturing by addressing issues related to raw material quality and product design collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly agile business environment and to be part of UPM Raflatacs positive company culture Everett HR Manager
What you will do
Responsible for creating and maintaining Quality Excellence culture with continuous improvement innovation and initiative at all levels within the Mills River factory.
Responsible for quality control and quality/food safety management systems. Review of specifications and quality control plans. Responsible for factory level risk management re. quality service and food safety (together with FSteam). Ensuring preventive and corrective action are taking place on quality/service/food safety issues within factory escalation of issues to other organizations
Food Safety Team Leader. Responsible for the implementation change management performance evaluation and improvement of the food safety management system according to ISO 22000:2018 with a regional FSteam.
Support factory level continuous improvement activities and capabilities with training coordination tools and expertise related to CImethodology and CIprocesses. Collaboration reporting and benchmarking of CI with other factories
Manager for Quality engineers and the Quality Laboratory.
Production and claim data analysis evaluating opportunities for process and quality improvement. Works closely together with production R&D and business for quality improvement projects.
Develop implement and improve quality plans procedures and systems using statistical analyses lean manufacturing concepts and six sigma tools and analyses. Lead and/or participate in quality improvement projects.
Local owner of the Product specifications after NPD process and ISO 9001 quality management system
Conduct internal ISO 9001/14001 audits and coordinate corrective actions for ISO 9001 compliance
Maintain high level of communication with and between all teams. Works closely with sourcing business and sales on corrective action communication on higher level claims.
Responsible for all equipment quality equipment verification and calibration process and certificate compliance.
Who you are
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a 5 years managerial experience in a Paper converting / Coating or Finishing and BS in Engineering or related discipline.
Previous background in process and / or quality development and Lean six sigma is required. Must be able to act as a change agent and serve as an effective team leader.
Must have excellent communication oral and written skills ability to relate well with a diverse constituency.
Must have welldeveloped problem solving skills and demonstrated inventiveness and initiative.
Previous computer experience including MS Office products and automated production management systems required.
This is what we offer to you
A meaningful job We have an inspiring purpose We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
A caring community Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the wellbeing of our colleagues. We support the worklife balance of all our employees.
Development opportunities We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international multibusiness organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
Responsible employer Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sciencebased sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
Comprehensive benefit package UPMs benefit package includes medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Additional information
Location: Mills River NC.
Travel requirements: 20
Workplace type: OnSite
If you are interested in this job offer please submit your application via Apply button by May 13th 2025.
This Job Description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.
UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
UPM Raflatac offers highquality selfadhesive paper and film products including label materials graphics solutions and removable selfadhesive products. We operate 12 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPMs growth businesses and employ around 3100 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 15 billion (USD 16 billion) in 2023. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at .
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