Corporate Quality Engineering Manager
Silgan Plastics Corporation

Job Info

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For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Support the POD plants and other plants, as needed, in their daily tasks, including development of system procedures, auditing, new item project support and execution of SPC system. This position will also require personal involvement in many of the Quality Engineer's tasks including procedure writing, auditing, and plant visits.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and support in the following areas:
• Plant support of new projects
• Plant support for Customer issues
• Annual corporate Quality audits (schedule, plant corrective actions)
• Development of new procedures
• Support all plant QMS needs
  • Manage and develop procedure systems
  • Develop and initiate new corporate procedures
  • Support Customer requests for 3rd party audits of Silgan facilities
  • Work closely with the PDE Managers in scheduling support for new projects
  • Provide support to plants, and Customers as directed.
  • Work with Silgan Product Development Engineers and Customers in developing specifications and test methods as needed.
• Train or provide training opportunities for the corporate Quality engineering staff
• Make recommendations for gaging and inspection equipment
• Respond to Customer requests for information regarding the Quality system
• Prepare (Quality related) presentations for Customers and plants
• Perform supplier and Corporate internal audits
• Fill the role of POD leader to plants whose QM is a POD Leader
• Work with customers, plants and engineering to develop TST when needed are necessary
• Train Quality technicians and QM as needed

AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable):

EDUCATION:

Required: Minimum 2-year degree in Quality, Statistics, Engineering, Management or related field and applicable ASQ certifications.

Preferred: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Quality, Statistics, Engineering, Management, or related field. Certifications with the ASQ a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 5-10 years' experience as a Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, or related position.

Preferred: 5-10 years' experience as a Quality Engineering Manager in the blow molding or packaging industry.

SKILLS:

Required:

• Knowledge and functional understanding of international quality standards applicable to our plants and customers (GFSI Pac Secure, ISO 9001, ISO 15378, IMS, etc.)
• Support management of Quality systems
• Leadership: Including recognizing strengths and weaknesses in others as well as oneself
• Excellent listening and questioning skills
• Excellent communicator and trainer of Silgan policies and procedures
• The ability to work collaboratively with others toward mutual objectives
• Knowledge of Quality systems auditing
• Possess good project management skills
• Possess good technical writing skills
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Knowledgeable in the use of ANSI/ASQ/MilStd sampling plans
• Good math and basic algebra skills
• Proficient in the operation of computers and related software
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (cGMP)
• First-hand knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) practices
• The ability to identify root cause, develop creative solutions to problems and

continuously improve systems and processes

• Proficient in developing and leading statistical sampling plans

Preferred (including all of the above):

• Formally trained team facilitator of continuous improvement efforts
• Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts
• Knowledge of FDA regulations as outlined in 21 CFR, parts 110, 210 and 211
• Knowledge of related molding & decorating processes

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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