Packaging Quality Technologist
Mangere Bridge, Auckland
OJI Fibre Solutions is one of New Zealand's leading manufacturers and suppliers of packaging solutions to a wide range of industries throughout the country. Our customers include blue chip manufacturers and marketers of packaging products to the food, primary produce, industrial and grocery sectors.
Based at our Corrugated Case business in Mangere Bridge, Auckland, this role reports to the QA/Technical Manager.
You will be responsible for:
Optimising and implementing processes and procedures for the effective management and improvement of the safety, quality and food safety management systems.
Manage the customer complaint process and internal audits.
Continuous improvement focus.
Evaluating, isolating and placing in quarantine defective product due to fault or failure in-line.
Leading and coaching production crews through problem solving exercises and improvement projects to resolve customer issues and internal issues.
In-line testing, verification, data collection, analysis and KPI reporting.
This is a day shift role and will predominantly be on the floor with manufacturing.
Managing the Quality Checker/Inspector who is working afternoon/night shifts.
To be successful you will need:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in quality assurance, control or compliance within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding & experience using root cause analysis and other benchmarked methodologies.
Experience handling customer complaints or non-conformance process.
Process improvement and auditing experience in quality, food safety or similar risk management systems (e.g. environmental, health and safety).
Experience working within a Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence environment.
Sound knowledge of Food Safety International standards (e.g. ISO).
BSc or equivalent relevant Tertiary Qualifications advantageous.
Microsoft Word, Excel, databases – intermediate level.
The ideal person will possess the following attributes:
Ability to influence and drive team collaboration and engagement.
Results driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to work under time pressure.
Analytical and methodical with high attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills.
Strong written communication skills for writing/publishing technical reports.
Openness to learning and continual education.
Oji Fibre Solutions offer a competitive salary and benefits including:
7.5% superannuation benefits package including medical cover, life and income protection insurance.
On-site free parking.
This is an exciting and challenging role, and suits someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get amongst it.
Please apply online with your CV detailing your suitability to be considered for this key role and note that in accordance with company policy, the successful candidate for this new permanent role will be required to undergo pre-employment medical, drug and police checking at our expense.
You must be legally entitled to work in NZ to apply for this role.
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