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At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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PURPOSE:  Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Quality Manager is responsible for managing all quality programs, policies and initiatives.  Identifies, analyzes and develops improvements in productivity, quality, client relationships and customer service.  The Quality manager is also responsible for establishing and implementing processes and policies to ensure that the facility is producing and selling the highest-quality product.  The Quality Manager must exhibit a high level of knowledge of the principles of product and of quality control/evaluation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements and maintains Healthcare Quality vision & direction.

• Generates Quality metrics and leads improvement.
• Utilizes process audits, systems audits and corrective/preventive action to continuously improve end product.
• Responsible for the visibility of and communication about quality metrics plantwide. Generates reports as needed.
• Leads customer, plant and corporate communications for qualifications, complaints, audits and onsite visits. Communicates key quality information to appropriate internal personnel.
• Develops an annual Quality Improvement Plan. Executes and tracks progress toward plan achievement.  Reports results and helps lead the management/business review process.
• Implements, maintains and audits plant quality systems, processes, procedures in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Develops and maintains test methods to meet inspection needs.
• Manages daily Quality department activities. This includes the supervision and development of personnel, control of nonconformance, Quality inspection and traceability records.
• Oversees Measurement Systems Analysis, Quality Assurance training records and lot inspection/approval.
• Manages customer specifications and ensures updates are made based upon process capability data. Implements and ensures plant adheres to customer specifications. Takes corrective actions for incapable specification internally and with customer.  Also manages the deviation process until specifications on issues are resolved.
• Serves as Plant ISO/SQF Management representative.
• Must complete a HACCP training course;
• Be competent to implement and maintain HACCP-based food safety plans; and
• Have an understanding of the SQF Food Safety Code: Manufacture of Food packaging and the requirements to implement and maintain an SQF System relevant to the site’s scope of certification.
• Identifies Quality risks to plant and corporate leadership.
• Participates in the standardization and development of Healthcare quality systems.
• Leads supplier corrective action and continuous improvement activities in collaboration with Purchasing and Corporate Quality for key suppliers.
• Takes the role of plant 6 sigma pillar.
• Maintains effective communications on operational issues, systems status, performance measures and risks to Berry and customers.
• Supports and monitors resin/regrind activities within the plant.

• All other duties as assigned.   

EDUCATIONAL, SKILL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
• Regularly required to stand; walk; physically and visually inspect items (use of eyes and hands);
• Occasional need to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or climb        
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. 
• Potential for noise exposure over 90 decibels in some areas.
• Potential exposure to airborne particles or chemicals that could cause irritation of the eyes and skin. 
• Occasional exposure to slippery or slick walking or work surfaces.
• Potential exposure to sharp objects and moving parts. 
• Potential exposure to objects with electrical energy/static electricity.
• Potential exposure to hot or abrasive surfaces. 
• PPE and GMP Requirements while on shop floor   
• PPE: Company provided ear plugs or ear muffs, Company approved safety glasses, Hard hat or Bump Cap, Steel/composite toe boots or shoes.  
• GMP: long sleeves, long pants, gloves, hairnet, beard net, if applicable.  
• This applies to all areas of the plant (Manufacturing, Warehouse, Maintenance, Tool Shop, etc.)  
• Competency Requirements:
• Safety Leadership – Embodies commitment for a safe workplace; Participates in Safety Management Team, acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities and communication. 
• Accountability – Holds self-accountable by what they say/do; take initiative and ownership actions (such as ensuring safety/quality is more important than productivity). 
• Communication – Ability to communicate safety, quality, goals and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (written and verbal). 
• Engagement – Communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate wins, and ensure employees actively participate in safety and quality-related activities. 
• Team Development – Understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety and quality leaders; champion talent development and continuous learning. 
• People Agility – Understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm but fair and consistent. 
• Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages problem-solving.
• Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Overall applicable work experience may be considered as value to fit for role.
• 4-years of experience in Quality Systems required.
• Must have strong knowledge in statistics and manufacturing systems.
• Computer systems knowledge; experience with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Certifications Preferred: ASQ, Auditor, Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, Lead Assessor (ISO), SQF, Lean & Six Sigma tools.
• Experience in supervision of production, staff personnel and lab management is preferred.
• Green Belt/Black Belt trained and certified preferred.
• Preferred experience in: Validation, ISO (9001/13485/15378), CFRs (21/210/211/820).
• Strong project management and organizational skills required.
• Ability to analyze, direct, and prioritize required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a team.

 Day shift position, nights and weekends as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-700 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.