QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR
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Overview At Berry, we are committed to our mission of 'Always Advancing to Protect What's Important.' With $13 billion in revenue, we are a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. We operate over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employ over 48,000 individuals. Our team is looking to add a Quality Assurance/Continuous Improvement Coordinator to join our team at the Des Moines, IA plant. At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. Responsibilities Ensure all custom complaints are investigated and resolved in an accurate and timely manner. Work with functional groups to facilitate communication the of complaints and resolution Ensure organization is in compliance with the requirements as specified in all regulatory documents as they pertain to the manufacturing of product produced in the facility. Conduct all quality training Support ISO Responsible for all Continuous Improvement Activities and Quality Objectives within the plant. Evaluating processes for improvement in all Departments: 5S, SMED, Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma and product flow for safety and efficiencies. Ability to train entire plant staff to the above noted programs. Coaches all departments to develop teamwork skills. Analyze costs and cost reductions where possible on an ongoing basis. Responsible for Tracking and Trending of all KOM (Key Operating Metrics) Validate SOP's in all departments. Develop and monitor corrective action request(CAR's) and validate that they have been implemented Organize and direct internal audits Qualifications Minimum of three years experience in manufacturing, preferably in plastics or QA, with increasing roles of responsibility. Strong organizational and leadership skills QA, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Six Sigma, 5-why experience a plus Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills Proven problem solving skills inclusive of Root Cause Analysis/Problem Solving Kaizen, and Conflict Resolution. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with various internal and external contacts and influence others to drive change and positive improvement. Customer focused mindset Strong change management skills. Prior manufacturing experience. Berry Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. EEO M/F/D/V We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (Location US-IA-DES MOINES Job ID 2024-22805 Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Quality Assurance & ISO Management Location : Address 2201 BELL AVE