Quality Manager

Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America’s leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty film, and flexible packaging solutions for a greener tomorrow. Join us and our 2,000 employee-owners now as we passionately pursue sustainable solutions to create a better world.
 

This career opportunity is located at our CNG facility in Bloomer, WI.

What we offer - Our hardworking team deserves benefits that work for them:

Total Rewards:

• Significant earning potential in year 1
• Progressive pay with skills development
• Additional earnings through employee ownership program
• Benefits day 1
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement 
• 401k with 5% company match at 90 days of employment
• Vacation upon day of hire

People & Culture:

• Sustainability leader
• Innovative & dynamic environment
• Safety & quality driven
• Purpose-driven & Values-based
• Community partners
• Earth stewardship

As a Quality Manager your responsibilities will be:

• Ensure the plant is executing the Quality Management System to attain / maintain certification to the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard (BRC) for packaging and ISO 9001:2015 .  
• Manage internal Non-Conforming Materials and customer claims and resulting corrective and preventative actions.  
• Serve as key facility interface with Sales Department on Customer issues and manage quality system improvements with the Plant Leadership Team and provide direction based on CAPA / trend analysis.  
• Assure C of A’s (standard and specialized) and other required documentation are provided to Customers as requested.
• Manage internal quality programs, including calibration, GMP, food safety, pest control, HACCP, audit processes, and lead Management review for QMS, including updates, as necessary.  
• Prepare and update QMS related testing/training with training administrator.  
• Lead improvement of the Quality System with Plant Manager to ensure continued improvement. 
• Determine trends, causes and effects using statistical process control methods and report results.
• Interface with multiple disciplines, including industrial, pharmaceutical, specialty and food company contacts and CNG regulatory steward.
• Collaborating with Quality Managers at other sites on best practices. 
• Understand all quality system operating procedures.
• Knowledge of ISO/QS standards.
• Lead / supervise plant Quality Assurance Department.
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  Skills/Abilities:
  • Detail oriented and ability to be self-motivated.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a high demand, team oriented, and fast-paced environment. 
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Sound judgment and decision making.
  • Authoritative, directive leadership style that encourages results-driven, task-oriented collaboration.
  • Management, teamwork, leadership, eye for detail, thoroughness and cool under pressure.
  • Working creatively and analytical in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence. 

A strong Quality Manager will possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience. 
• 5 year’s supervisory experience in manufacturing with a minimum team size of 10-12 direct reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Work.
• Minimum of (5) years’ experience in quality management/assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the Lean Six Sigma methodology. 

Safety at CNG: 

• Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities
• Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes
• Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible
• Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way

Physical Work and Work Environment:

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Team members are also required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Are our values a match for you?

• Committed – We act with integrity and respect for one another.
• Collaborative – We are better when we work together.
• Caring – We strive to be socially conscious in all we do.
• Courageous – We take risks to achieve better outcomes.
• Curious – We encourage new thinking to reimagine what’s possible.
• Competitive – We play to win.

Want to learn more about CNG? Click here to learn from our employees! https://www.youtube.com/@charternextgeneration

If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today!

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