QUALITY /SAFETY TECH

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Quality/SQF Coordinator assists the / Compliance Manager in implementing and managing the Safety and Quality Programs. This individual will partner with all members in the workforce to write, validate, and ensure that the Programs are maintained and followed as well as provide optimum service and quality for all products.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with evaluating activities related to the Safe / Quality Program.
• Stimulate and cultivate "a zero-safety incident mentality" throughout the facility.
• Provide assistance to ensure Quality System programs, processes and procedures are implemented successfully and function as designed throughout the operation in order to ensure the quality and integrity of manufactured products and services.
• Conduct Slip Sheet and Waste Buggy Audits and track non-conformances to conformance.
• Complete Quality Coordinator Checklist and communicate non-conformance to appropriate management personnel.
• Assess and evaluate facility personnel and make recommendations to the Compliance Manager to improve training, skills, and performance deficiencies.
• Conduct root cause analysis on defective materials.
• Ensure consistent and thorough follow-up on non-conformance to customer quality expectations.
• Help maintain a root cause database and provide feedback to customers when required.
• Assess and suggest modifications to improve the efficiency of the Safety and Quality Programs.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree preferred.
• Preferred 2-4 years combined of technical, manufacturing, and/or quality management experience preferably in a printing, converting, or other flexible packaging operation or a combination of education and experience preferred.
• Exposure in a manufacturing environment utilizing TQM, ISO, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma is preferred.
• Quality Assurance experience preferably in a paper-converting environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Practice compliance is preferred.
• The ability to utilize structured problem-solving methods to deliver results.
• Demonstrated competence to work and communicate effectively with all levels in the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with willingness and ability to learn new systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.