The Senior Quality Director will create and maintain a quality culture throughout Ardagh Glass Packaging - North America (AGP-NA). In addition, this position will develop and lead the business strategic quality plan in collaboration with the AGP-NA Leadership Team and other regional and business leaders. This role provides strategic decision-making, leadership, planning, and prioritization to meet business and quality/compliance objectives.
Responsibilities:
Provide strategic direction and guidance from a quality perspective for AGP-NA
Analyze data to identify process improvement opportunities within glass manufacturing operations
Establish action plans for glass processes and projects and assign responsibilities to various teams
Carry out project review meetings to ascertain progress keeping the AGP-NA leadership team abreast of quality performance and trends
Establish proactive quality assurance plans for glass plants
Study processes, document the flow, and identify opportunities to automate or eliminate steps leading to improved quality performance
Coordinate with various internal teams to drive quality-related action plans
Carry out Root Cause Analysis of errors to prepare action plans
Train, mentor, and guide on various quality concepts and key performance indicators
Drive performance by coaching, counseling, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Protect assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction, or interference
Work with internal contacts to implement any and all changes necessary to the facility or equipment that will improve current processes
Support quality activities within the plants by driving standardization, best-day history methodology, consistent methodology/processes, and preventive maintenance effectiveness/compliance
Assign projects, establish realistic goals, and evaluate the results of the work
Minimum skills / qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Fifteen (15) years of experience in quality, reliability, and supplier quality
Demonstrated success in creating and maintaining a culture of quality in a large global organization
Knowledgeable and experienced in performing internal and external quality audits
Site liaison, coordinator, and lead for all current and future regulatory agencies
Knowledgeable and experienced in planning, coordinating, and leading QMS management reviews
Expertise in root cause and corrective action
Create and communicate an overall vision for quality within the company, setting goals and recommending organizational changes to achieve these goals
Communicate the company's quality system to customers
Create an environment conducive to continuous quality improvement and implement systems to nurture quality excellence
Direct activities of company-wide quality staff and departmental activities to ensure product quality through test procedures and processes
Lead and facilitate Kaizen events that provide immediate improvement results
Ability to travel up to 75%
Preferred skills / qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience
Experience in glass manufacturing
Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Positive, team-focused approach and proven leadership track record, including people development and project management
Compensation
The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $xx,xxx and xx,xxx per year. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.
Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you'll enjoy the journey!
Benefits Offered
Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution
Paid holidays, floating days and vacation
Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement program
Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
Benefits available from day 1 of employment
Flexible and hybrid working hours
Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Clare McHugh (clare.mchugh@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.
