Quality Manager

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Prosperity Plywood mill is seeking a results-driven and experienced Quality Manager to join our team.

As a pivotal member of the plant leadership team, the Quality Manager will report directly to the Operations Manager.

In this role, you will collaborate with operations to achieve production goals while ensuring the delivery of exceptional quality products that meet and exceed our customers' expectations.

Your leadership and expertise will play a critical role in establishing Georgia-Pacific as the preferred partner in the industry.

What You Will Do


* Champion Georgia-Pacific's safety vision within the Quality team to ensure a culture of safety and compliance.


* Establish and monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) to align with organizational goals.


* Manage quality, value, and yield through rigorous process control and data analysis.


* Facilitate team development, provide coaching, and evaluate performance to foster a high-performing quality team.


* Ensure adherence to all regulatory and customer quality standards through appropriate documentation and reporting.


* Lead internal and external audits of the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring readiness and compliance.


* Develop and coordinate training on manufacturing quality standards to enhance team capabilities.


* Utilize QMS tools to provide actionable insights to operational leaders and departments.


* Oversee internal product verifications and ensure finished goods meet stringent quality and packaging standards.


* Leverage quality control studies and QMS processes to drive sustainable improvements and maintain operational excellence.


* Maintain calibration schedules for all quality-related tools and equipment across departments


* Champion downfall reduction efforts through a deep understanding of the process and how production variables affect utility and rejects


* • Be proficient at analyzing and compiling quality related data to continuously improve the quality of our product.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* A minimum of three (3) years of Quality Leadership experience, with a proven track record of managing quality processes and driving improvements in a manufacturing environment.


* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to quickly learn and navigate production and operations software applications.


* The ability and willingness to work in an industrial manufacturing environment, which may involve exposure to noisy, non-climate-controlled areas.

What Will Put You Ahead



* A degree in Wood Sciences or Engineering.


* Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in plywood or wood products.


* Advanced computer skills and familiarity with QMS or similar systems.


* Strong analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous process improvement.

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