Plant Quality Manager

85193 Picacho, Arizona Graham Packaging Company

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**Company Statement**
Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.
For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.
At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.
We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do-together-to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.
**Overview**
The Plant Quality Manager oversees the quality assurance and control operations in a large manufacturing facility.The Plant Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that Graham's products consistently meet established quality standards by developing and implementing quality control procedures, conducting inspections, analyzing data, and collaborating with teams to identify and resolve quality issues, ultimately aiming to improve processes and maintain high-quality output across the organization.The Plant Quality Manager is the accountable, first-contact for key customers in the resolution of quality challenges and initiatives, development of strategies to continually improve quality performance and partnership with key customers.
**Responsibilities**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ **Quality Assurance Management:** Oversee and manage all aspects of the quality assurance program for plastic bottle production. Ensure that the products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
+ **Customer Liaison:** Work with our customer to ensure customer satisfaction
+ **Develop and Implement Procedures:** Develop, implement, and maintain quality management procedures, processes, and documentation in alignment with ISO 9001 or relevant standards.
+ **Quality control implementation:** Oversee quality control processes throughout the production cycle, including inspections, testing, and sampling to identify potential quality defects and take corrective actions.
+ **Team Leadership:** Supervise and train a team of quality inspectors and technicians. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high-performance standards among the team. Work closely with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and customer service to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
+ **Data analysis and reporting.** Analyze quality data to identify trends, root causes and issues, and generate reports to inform decision-making and process improvements.Lead investigations into product defects and quality issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
+ **Supplier Quality Management:** Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality raw materials and components, managing any quality concerns that arise from the supply chain.
+ **Customer service:** Work closely with customers to address any quality defects and ensure no repeats. Monitor customer feedback to identify areas for quality improvement and ensure customer satisfaction.
+ **Data Analysis and Reporting:** Collect, analyze, and report on key quality metrics. Prepare and present quality performance reports to senior management.
+ **Compliance and Audits:** Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, as well as conducting internal and external audits to maintain certification requirements.
+ **Continuous Improvement:** Lead continuous improvement projects to optimize production processes and minimize quality issues. Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance quality, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. Lead initiatives related to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar methodologies.
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**Qualifications**
**Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:**
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality management role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastic bottle or packaging production. (Highly preferred)
+ Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, GMP, FDA standards, etc.).
+ Proven experience with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, FMEA, SPC, CAPA, etc.).
+ Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
+ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with quality management software is a plus.
+ Exceptionally strong communications and influencing skills, drive, sense of urgency, energy level, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to teach/transfer the skills to their team will be critical for their success.
+ Ability to drive change through education, respect and collaboration will be critical.
**Compensation Statement**
The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.
**Benefits Statement**
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
**EEO Disclaimer**
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
**Location : Physical Work Location Display Name** _Casa Grande, AZ_
**ID** _ _
**Category** _Quality_
**Type** _Full-Time_
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Plant Sanitation Manager - Casa Grande, AZ

85193 Picacho, Arizona Abbott

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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a qualified Plant Sanitation Manager. he Plant Sanitation Manager provides guidance and direction of plant sanitation for manufacturing operations, warehouse and plant grounds. The purpose of the job is to implement food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance policies, procedures and training.
**Working at Abbott**
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:
+ Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
+ Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
+ An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
+ Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
+ A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
+ A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
**The Opportunity**
**This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division.** Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
**Casa Grande, Ariz.,** is one of Abbott's leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we're more than just a company, we're a family. Working here you'll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.
You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
**What You'll Work On**
+ Create, drive and implement holistic plant sanitation programs, policies and procedures for plant, warehouse and plant grounds. Assuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and all food safety policies and procedures
+ Act as sanitation support in the process of assessing and mitigating safety risk associated with construction and major maintenance.
+ Collaborate/Coordinate with Facility Supervisor, Operations Leadership, Operations Associates and Site Sanitation Crew to achieve desired Environmental Monitoring performance and Pest Control performance. May be responsible for leading the sanitation crew on all shifts for the site.
+ Evaluate facility sanitary conditions, assessing risk based on food safety and public health principles, prioritizing corrective actions, and verifying sanitation activities and validation testing
+ Evaluate monthly environmental samples for monitoring of pathogenic organisms in plant, trending the results and developing corrective actions
+ Conformance to master cleaning schedule and applicable cGMP guidelines, best practices and requirements.
+ Develop and implement all sanitation related training for sanitation and plant employees as needed;
+ Ensures all safety requirements related to sanitation are met including proper chemical storage, MSDS, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and procedures.
+ Maintain and write detailed clean up procedures and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures for all plant equipment, driving towards reduced water and air usage.
+ Responsible for managing the site's integrated pest control program.
+ Manage the department budget, including cost savings initiatives related to sanitation programs and activities.
+ Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Sets goals which align to department plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
+ Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
**You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) Or significant experience in plant quality/food safety/Sanitation
+ Minimum 5 years experience
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Certification as a Sanitarian and Pesticide Application
+ Understanding and application of microbiological principles with in depth food borne pathogen knowledge.
+ Knowledge of HACCP, Sanitation principles and Food Safety Preventive Controls (FSPC)
+ Understanding of the appropriate wet cleaning and dry cleaning methodology.
+ Experience in successfully addressing environmental sanitation challenges in areas such as drains,
+ floors, walls, roofs, and equipment.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) ( Now**
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
**Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** ( your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 - $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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