Mgr Plant Quality Assurance

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminum packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team and make a difference in your professional development, the community and around the globeBall is thrilled to receive Newsweeks 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award As a sustainable product leader we have over 16000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans and cups to aerosol bottles our goal is to contribute to a better community society and world.Primary purpose of the positionManages the plant quality assurance function as directed.Essential Responsible AreasResponsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts / conditions facilitating monthly safety meetings performing monthly safety inspections and investigating accidents as required.The plant quality assurance manager or designee is to be trained and certified in the food safety system and oversees its development implementation review and maintenance. Provides for trained backups in the case of absence of key food safety system employees.Directs and coordinates the activities of the quality assurance function in the plant and its interface with the group office.Establishes and maintains quality assurance standard procedures methods facility and equipment to meet customer requirements.Establishes and maintains a customer relations program in plant matters relating to quality.Directs and implements quality training and development programs to maintain the competence and technical skills required for the effective performance of the plant quality assurance department.Establishes and analyses quality areas including quality goals quality problems defective materials claims and customer quality problems. Advises plant management and the manufacturing department of the results of such analysis.Oversees the application and administration of the Infinity system within the plant if applicable.Works with material suppliers on quality issues and cost reductions.Administers customer and vendor claim reimbursement systems.Performs leaker awareness training at the customer level.Accesses inputs and retrieves information from the computer.Initiates reviews masters and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence that will discourage third party interference or establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence with employees their union steward and representatives which will promote achievement of plant and company goals.Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department the division the group and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.While the regular working cycle of this position is usually 5 days on (Monday-Friday) this job may include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday); working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and / or be on call as directed by management.Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures equipment and systems as necessary. Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.Complies with established job safety practices policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation through prudent use of materials proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC EFP / EM. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.Complies with environmental regulations when using dispensing or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.Prepare coordinate and conduct internal and external audits including timely closure of all identified action items.Coordinate customer corporate and cross-departmental trials at the plant.Perform internal mock recalls to ensure readiness and compliance.Lead quality investigations conduct root cause analysis and implement effective preventive and corrective actions.Oversee the Hold for Inspection (HFI) and embargo processes; develop and execute action plans with appropriate departments to reduce or eliminate occurrences based on root cause findings.Collect and analyze data to identify trends opportunities and areas for continuous improvement; develop and execute improvement plans accordingly.Professional & Education QualificationBroad training in a related field usually acquired through college or work-related experienceBachelors Degree (preferred)Job related experience for 4 year(s) minimumPest control program experience (preferred)Certifications / experience with GMPs SQF BRC ISO FSSC and HACCP (preferred)SkillsAbility to apply intensive and diversified evaluation selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant quality assurance techniques procedures and criteria.Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.Ability to negotiate with customers to promote or sell ideas or concepts.Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.Must maintain professional competence ethical integrity knowledge and skills.KnowledgeWorking knowledge of the following areas : company policies procedures and products; quality assurance principles practices nomenclature and procedures; generally accepted managerial practices and procedures; business principles legal practices customer needs and expectations.Must follow company policies procedures practices and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.Other RequirementsWorks in both office and manufacturing environments.This position is exposed to occupational hazards including but not limited to high noise levels physical obstacles exposure to chemicals etc.Must wear appropriate safety glasses hearing protection clothing and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.Compensation & BenefitsHiring Salary Range : $ (Salary to be determined by the applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure Go to our career site and click Total Rewards to learn more.Key Skills Test Cases, SQL, Quality Assurance, Agile, TFS, Jira, Software Testing, Test Automation, Cucumber, QA / QC, SDLC, SeleniumEmployment Type Full TimeBall Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion creed national origin aboriginality genetic information ancestry marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression physical or mental disability pregnancy veteran status age political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.#J-18808-Ljbffr