The Company
kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation.
The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs.
Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
Summary:
Coordinates, aids in, and directs implementation of external and internal quality improvement programs to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards.
Direct collaboration with the quality, operations and process engineering departments will be essential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Quality “Point Person” for specific external and internal plant quality improvement initiatives as directed between Director of Quality, Site Manager and Site Quality Manager.
One of the primary resources for direct customer/field support when needed; travel to customer locations will periodically be required.
Recommend settlement of claims, for which company is responsible, within limits prescribed by management.
Drive the corrective action process with thorough, timely responses to our customers.
Drive quality improvement through the use of kpCI and Lean Tools (Process Behavior Charts, RCA).
Assist production regarding customer complaints with respect to quality, tolerances, specifications, and delivered condition of products.
Interpret quality assurance philosophy to key personnel in organization.
Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
Work directly with vendors regarding quality of incoming and in-use materials.
Will also assist with new material qualifications.
Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
Keep management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
Play an active role on quality management teams within the organization.
This includes information on process ability, yield, quality risks for new products.
Design and implement quality assurance training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (B.
S.
) or equivalent from four-year college or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you!
At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success.
We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.
Nearest Major Market: Charlottesville
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
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