Quality Control Lead

Quality Control Lead

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you.

Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Under the direction of the Pilot Production and Process Development Lead this role oversees packaging operations along with hourly and temporary employees to ensure the production of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance. Adheres to customer specifications and delivery requirements, while working in accordance with Pregis policies and procedures

To ensure constant quality monitoring during production. Responsible for maintaining continuous product quality during production and guide workflow by monitoring packaging work force's quality inspections and packaging process. Performs quality inspections at regularly prescribed intervals and documents accordingly across multiple production lines. Helps employees in the department perform their duties correctly. Helps team operate at or above designated run speeds.

Perform and document hourly inspections and run profile, retain samples per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Create/document Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)

Monitor production, including packaging, for defects and inaccuracies per quality standards; correct and report any non-conformities and initiate hold procedure when needed

Train Packers on Quality Control/Assurance Control(QC) SOP; regularly conduct audits to ensure quality inspections are being performed

Work with Operations to resolve issues per QC SOP's

Communicate effectively with upcoming shift to ensure smooth handoff; keep open dialogue with staff to minimize delays

Help to identify raw material defects, captures relevant information (lot codes, samples, etc.) and forward to X

Conduct Investigations and Root Cause analysis

3-6 years Quality Control experience preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others

Promote a positive teamwork culture

Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition

Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture

ISO 9001/BRC Experience highly Preferred

MS Office Experience Required

Auditing Experience Required

Exposure to moving equipment

Inside work

Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit

Humidity may exceed 80%

Noise may exceed 85dB+

Personal Protective Equipment required

Frequent standing, stooping, sitting

Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)

Occasional typing/keyboarding

Full time

Shift work (specify hours/shift)

Overtime expected per business demand

BS in Science strongly preferred