Quality Engineer - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Goods division is seeking qualified professionals to consider for their Quality Engineer opportunity supporting our Naheola Mill in Pennington, AL. The individual in this role will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Quality system. This includes measuring and monitoring quality metrics for daily operations per the Quality Control Plan and meeting or exceeding our customers' expectations.

Additionally, this role will assist with ensuring the integrity, effective sustainability, maintenance, and pursuit of continuous improvements of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) System, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Product Stewardship program.

This role reports to the Facility Quality Manager, with frequent collaboration with the operations group. Partnership with the following stakeholders will enable the Quality Engineer to be successful in this role: Purchasing, Operations, Shipping, Receiving, Corporate Product Stewardship, Corporate Quality, Safety, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Operations Senior Leadership.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Naheola Mill located in Pennington, Alabama, is a manufacturing site for the company's well-known consumer products business. More than 900 employees produce a wide range of products for the consumer business, including Angel Soft® bath tissue, Sparkle® paper towels, as well as bleached paperboard used in Dixie® paper cups and plates.

The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education. The area is a sportsman's paradise with world-class hunting for deer, turkey and other small game and is bounded on the east by the Tombigbee River which provides such recreation as freshwater fishing, boating and water skiing. Residents of this area enjoy the mild climate, a low cost of living, and is an easy drive to the many resort communities and soft white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.

What You Will Do

• Champion Product Safety and Quality certification programs.
• Communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of Quality systems for consumer products.
• Collaborate with other GP resources to leverage knowledge and build a transformational quality system that achieves our vision.
• Aid in the development and growth of quality inspectors and testers and validate their ability to accurately perform quality tasks.
• Build capabilities within the department by sharing quality knowledge, validating the integrity of testing data, and driving the verification of quality systems - i.e. physical testing, visual inspections, compliance requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance of testing labs and equipment - ensure the room conditions meet acceptable TAPPI standards, the calibration of all testing equipment is completed timely, and address any out of tolerance issues.
• Support and assist with commercialization initiatives and product trials.
• Investigate quality exceptions and the quarantine of off quality product - this may involve coaching/mentoring technicians on timely execution of testing or inspections to reduce amount of operational waste.
• Investigate unplanned quality events by supporting operations on Root Cause Analysis' (RCAs) and ensure corrective actions are implemented that address the root cause to mitigate future risks.
• Lead the investigation of off quality claims and complaints and ensure we are delivering timely resolutions and satisfying our customer requirements .
• Provide operations with reports on key quality performance indicators.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers in the identification and measurement of key process variables to improve quality and sustain our run-to-target metrics.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or higher OR three (3) years of progressive experience in Quality within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience working within a product system that applies quality programs
• Experience working within an operation that utilizes standard inspection and physical testing methods
• Experience leading an initiative within the operation and working through others to accomplish goals

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with HACCP or SQF certifications and proven track record for related program management and implementation

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf