Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.  (Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex.)

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Develop, deploy and maintain the plant's quality and continuous improvement systems.
• Regularly collect, analyze, summarize and report process quality information to all levels in the organization.
• Develop, implement quality policies, procedures.
• Plan, evaluate, and implement product specifications, test procedures.
• Identify, recommend, acquire, coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and calibration of testing equipment.
• Work closely with R&D.
• Provide technical support, expertise in statistical methods, DOE & continuous process improvements to plant population.
• Manage data gathering software, including procurement, installation, programming & end-user training.
• Provide analysis of data.
• Support cost reduction & process improvement projects.
• May participate in some HR initiatives.
• Coordinate and champion the plant in obtaining and sustaining the BRC certification, as well as other external customer certifications and inspections.
• Provide analytical support & coordinate the efforts involved in resolving quality issues in regards to product failures and/or returns.
• Act as a plant point of contact in regards to product quality for customer service, sales & marketing.

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Business or Technical Discipline
• 5-7 years of quality management experience or process engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer/Professional Quality/Statistical Application certification.
• Experience with BRC, GFSI, or AIB certification and audits required.
• Microsoft Office, Statistical Software & some programming experience.
• Experience with Gainseeker software is desired.
• Statistical methods & process improvement techniques.
• Superior mathematical & statistical ability.
• Knowledge of manufacturing lab practices & test procedure.
• Continuing education: quality, statistical applications, business communication with a minimum of 1 seminar or course every other year.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including off-shift coverage & some weekends

Novolex is required by laws in many locations to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,000-$158,400.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual, who because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact hrcompliance@novolex.com.

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