Area Process Improvement Leader

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking an Area Process Improvement Leader for an emerging opportunity within our Digital Printing business unit Hummingbird ® .

The APIM is responsible for improving the West Chester facility's manufacturing performance to ensure the best customer experience possible and implementing division quality processes within the Hummingbird business.

This will be done through collaboration within Hummingbird and our GP box plants and Sheet Feeders, utilizing the comparative advantages of direct reports, and partnering with capabilities.

The APIM is also the Product Stewardship leader.

The position is based at our West Chester, OH facility, commuting frequently to the Hummingbird corporate office on Plum St.

in Cincinnati, OH, and reports to the Director of Operations.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific, LLC, is one of the nation's leading corrugated box manufacturers.

Hummingbird's large format inkjet printing is ideal unlocking stunning visual quality on corrugated boxes.

What You Will Do


* Handle customer complaints and internal nonconformances through effective RCCAs that correct and prevent any quality issues from reoccurrence.


* Leads the Process Auditor Team and Internal Audit Team who verify (i) product quality (ii) procedures are accurate and effective and (iii) performance is in compliance.


* Works with relevant department and capability managers to develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System, ensuring all quality and regulatory requirements are met.


* Supervise the quality team to develop employees and maximize their contributions.


* Implements change through leading and/or supporting continuous improvement efforts using Lean and Six Sigma methods and techniques.


* Provide guidance and direction that fosters an environment of continuous improvement to improve process control which will reduce defects and maximize yield from press runs.


* Manages BRC, HACCP and other Compliance Programs, which includes training, auditing, and verifying new equipment and process requirements.


* Supports the QC Lab, analyzes lab reports and assists in product qualification and trials.


* Prepares plant for external audits and serves as the point person during the audit.


* Evaluates supplier performance, conducts supplier audits, and processes supplier credits.


* Ensure that all employees are properly trained in quality procedures and SOP's


* Departmental ownership over obtaining and maintaining the GP Blue Diamond certification, along with the centerlining audits, process, and operator knowledge of centerlining

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience managing product quality and process improvements in a manufacturing environment


* Experience with inspection methods, industry testing methods, and statistical control techniques


* Able to travel between 25% - 50% domestically

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's degree in eng...