Job Summary
The Quality/CI Director is responsible for overseeing the overall quality management system and lean management systems, including the continuous development, improvement & maturity, and supporting the forward vision & business objectives of the segment. This position will support with a dotted-line, 40+ plant locations, and will work under the general direction of the Regional VPs.
Location: This position can be located in either Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA at one of our local packaging plants in those areas.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees the overall quality management systems of the business segments and their impact on our business & customers.
Oversees the overall continuous improvement program for the business segment through standardized practices, training, meeting improvement objectives, and continuing to mature our systems and capabilities.
Assist the plant locations in maintaining compliance with the quality management system to ISO9001 requirements and sustaining our certification status.
Assist quality & CI training to plant quality managers/coordinators as turnover occurs.
Drive standardization into our quality management & lean management systems, ensuring best & consistent practices.
Assist with new methodologies & technologies which impact quality & improvements (such as software & SCADA systems).
Support onboarding of new and strategic customers within PPAP processes.
Provide training & training material for the CI program & initiatives. Serve as coach & mentor for improvement projects.
Host regional CI progress meetings with each region to help support progress & best practices.
Take initiative on developing next steps & objectives to evolve & mature the effectiveness of our systems and provide necessary training.
Provide high level analysis from data/metrics of how effective our systems are and make recommendations and/or take action for improvement.
Qualifications
CQE (certified quality engineer) Certification Preferred or equivalent discipline body of knowledge.
Minimum of five years of experience in Quality manufacturing environment is required.
Working knowledge of ISO9001 QMS systems, and preferred understanding of IATF 16949 (formerly TS) & AIAG practices.
Working knowledge of Quality Science applications.
High-level understanding of lean concepts & applications.
Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access. NOTE! Must be proficient with charts & statistical formulas/templates in Excel.
Manager-level leadership knowledge/experience.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Minimum of five years of experience in a quality manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS systems
- Working knowledge of Quality Science applications
- High-level understanding of lean concepts and applications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel charts and statistical formulas/templates
- Manager-level leadership knowledge/experience
- CQE certification or equivalent body of knowledge
- Understanding of IATF 16949 and AIAG practices
- Six Sigma Black Belt
UFP Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, an HSA with a company contribution, company-paid life and disability, an EAP, and a health concierge service. The package is framed as a premium set of benefits supporting employees and their families.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can buy company stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discount. Additional ownership perks such as stock gifts tied to service milestones are highlighted in parts of the materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is available, including pre-tax and Roth options with various investments. Eligibility commonly begins within the first months of employment, encouraging earlier participation.
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What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
