Graham Packaging

Mechanical Engineer

• Design components for simple to moderately complex extrusion systems
• Perform design analysis on extrusion systems to ensure performance (i.e.: CFD for plastics, FEA, etc.)
• Evaluate existing extrusion systems for optimization of durability, performance, and cost
• Consult with Capital Engineers to create requirements and specifications for extrusion equipment, coordinate its prototype testing, and support its installation
• Collaborate with Product Development and Process Engineering teams to ensure extrusion systems are delivering desired results for their blow-molded parts
• Lead troubleshooting, problem solving, and failure analysis efforts related to extrusion components
• Design experiments, conduct testing, collect data, analyze data with statistical software, and compose detailed reports on technical findings
• Utilize instrumentation and data collection tools to measure and record physical quantities for the purpose of experimentation and solving moderate to complex problems

Mechanical Design Engineer

QA Engineer

• Attaining and maintaining standards of quality for bottles as defined by drawings, product specifications and Quality Assurance procedures
• Assist in the training of new personnel on the importance of quality and leadership
• Monitoring the quality of finished product and packaging at start up and qualifications, both before and after packing
• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices
• Communicate about quality with supervisors, managers, other shifts and departments verbally and through written documents according to plant practice
• Setup and maintain product files in the Infinity QS data collection system for input of variable/attribute data by QA, production and maintenance personnel
• Develop and analyze statistical data, control charts and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned
• Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures
• Maintain Quality Inspection Procedures
• Complete written documentation and forms as required
• Coordinate and manage the held ware and rework processes
• Coordinate quality activity with other departments to achieve plant objectives in compliance with plant procedures
• Coordinate quality control training for employees engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials and products
• Play an active role on teams within organization
• Assist in customer complaints investigation and corrective action process
• Assure Operators and PMT Leads are following procedures to conduct tests and inspections
• Change over challenge test samples during product change overs
• Assist all plant personnel support of Infinity and quality reporting systems
• Conduct and participate on gage R&R studies
• Conduct process Audits and finished goods for every Machine and report any visual defect for correction and trace back Audits
• Complete product qualifications First Articles test as required after Mold/Color change, and assist with new product approvals (PQP’s)
• Ability to analyze Statically Process Charts (SPC) and evaluate trends
• Retest bottles measurements from Production as needed (OOS or OOC) to verify quality conforms to standards
• Perform multiple inspection tests to ensure parts are produced to meet or exceed product specifications
• Identify and segregate (HFI) non conformity product according to established procedures
• Audit rejected materials/Customers returns and report findings
• Monitor Challenge test samples (Vision, ALPS, Metal detector) and QA Supplies and request replacements as needed
• Cover for Vacation as needed
• Maintain inventory of all caps and notify QA Manager when inventory is low
• Maintain work area and test samples in a clean and orderly fashion
• All other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager

Quality Assurance Technician, Non-Union

Manager

• Plant Managers are responsible for overall effectiveness of day-to-day manufacturing operations through direction of personnel in the management of safety, quality, customer service, efficient utilization of resources, equipment, materials and manpower procedures and programs.
• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Leads the plant safety initiatives through the participation and development of safety training programs, plant safety meetings, safety audits and by encouraging employee involvement through safety suggestion and recognition programs.
• Leads the plant quality initiatives through the implementation of corrective actions from customer or internal complaints, coordinating new product qualifications, and participating in internal and external quality system audits and developing and implementing corrective action plans.
• Responsible for the selection, training, growth and development of shift and staff personnel to attain organizational goals
• Reviews operating statements for all departments and directs manufacturing operations so that all plant costs are within budgetary standards.
• Develops and maintains sound relations with customers and works with them to identify systems improvements and possible supply chain cost reductions.
• Ensures continuous improvement plans are developed and implemented to ensure short and long range goals are in process.
• Oversees the production planning process to ensure customer requirements are satisfied.
• Maintains contact with sales department and customer service to effectively meet and maximize utilization of plant facilities.
• Act as the Plant’s Project Manager on new initiatives involving equipment and molds.
• Participates in monthly, quarterly and year-end physical inventories in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of plants strategic and tactical plans that provided the needed focus and drive to achieve the plant and overall company objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement plans using Operation Excellence tools across cross functional departments.
• Promote an open door and team building environment policy.
• May be responsible for special projects related to other functional areas.
• 0-25% travel may be required.

Multi-Site Plant Manager

Insurance

• The Quality Inspector assures quality of bottles and the final package prior to shipment to the customer.
• Train new personnel on the importance of quality and on various plant quality systems and issues.
• Works closely with the Supervisor and production employees to achieve a quality product.
• Understands, follows and enforces all established Environmental, Health, Safety, Quality, GMP, and Product Safety Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Follow established procedure for unacceptable variable and attribute characteristics of the product and communicate all information to the line operator and Supervisor when product is put on “Hold”.
• Enter “Hold” information into the plants SAP database.
• May assist in training as assigned.
• Assist the Supervisor as required.
• Perform specified checks in accordance with Plant’s control plans.
• Verify correct operation of in-line inspection devices, i.e. - leak testers, vision systems, metal detectors and other appropriate automated inspection equipment, as required.
• Complete all reports and forms for product and process documentation.
• Enter required data to plant’s Statistical Process Charts (SPC) database.
• Complete written documentation as required.
• Assist in break relief and help in the production area when needed.
• Keep Quality Assurance inspection areas clean.
• Communicate about quality with other shifts and departments verbally and through written documents according to established procedures.
• Limited travel may be required on rare occasions.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Our Muskogee, OK facility is seeking an experienced and results-driven Quality Manager to join our team and lead our quality assurance program.
Quality Managers are responsible for the administration and management of all aspects of the plant’s quality program for all containers working through the plant quality, production, and logistics personnel.
The responsibility includes management of internal / external relationships relative to quality (including supplier, customer, and regulatory compliance), management of internal quality control systems, process critical control points, and quality performance improvement and awareness.
As a member of the Plant’s management team the Quality Assurance Manager also has shared responsibility for overall Plant operations, especially safety and efficiency.
Primary duties of a Quality Manager include: Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
Understand and interpret customer requirements; convert into manufacturing requirements (define necessary inspection and critical process points and required methodologies).
Customer complaint response and tracking: Monitor complaint type and frequency to verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
Define, implement and monitor the systems required to ensure compliance (GMP’s, required certifications, sanitation, and customer audit requirements).
Work as required with Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service in completing the above responsibilities.
Work with suppliers as required, defining customer and plant requirements and ensuring conformance.
Assessment and development of operating procedures and controls for all automatic inspection devices.
Define, develop, train, implement and monitor process control points and make necessary improvements for defect elimination.
Regularly communicate customer issues and overall plant quality performance to management, staff, and plant personnel.
Hire, train, and direct the daily activities of the plant quality staff.
Continued evaluation of procedures, in all areas of responsibility for the best practices, particularly in the areas of Safety and efficiency.
May be responsible for special projects related to other functional areas.
0-25% travel may be required.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Quality Assurance Technician, Non-Union

Multi-Site Plant Manager

Quality Assurance Inspector

Quality Assurance Manager II