Vacancies at ALPLA Group

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

Main tasks & responsibilities:

Measurement and Testing

• Ensure that all required measurements per internal and customer-specified requirements (dimensional, functional and visual attributes), are performed and recorded according to schedule.
• Maintain optimum performance and internal calibration checks on quality-related equipment

Customer Relationship Management regarding Quality issues

• Work with production and customers to determine optimized process settings to meet specified requirements (specifically during the sampling and product qualification process).

Quality and Food Safety Systems

• Ensure compliance with all statutory (ISO 9001 quality management system and FSSC 22000 food safety management system) and other ALPLA system requirements.
• Assist in hazard analysis and HACCP program, as well as PRP assessments and implementation of corrective actions.

Documentation

• Maintain signed customer product specifications.
• Develop and maintain all internal product and packaging specifications.
• Facilitator of Root Cause Analysis process by involving relevant departments in developing appropriate corrective action responses.

Quality Control

• Assess and ensure that test plans cover all the statutory, customer and internal requirements.
• Monitor and trend online testing through daily checks of SPC data analysis.
• Responsible for promoting quality and Food Safety mindset in all plant employees; perform routine line inspections / assessments in area of responsibility.

Colour of products

• Responsible for ensuring that appropriate colour matching occurs with each new product start-up.

People Management

• Live the ALPLA identity and lead by example.
• Regularly schedule quality staff meetings with the team.
• Ensure the team works together as efficiently as possible.
• Recruit (with HR) new employees in their area of responsibility.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• 4-year degree preferably in chemistry or science area or equivalent experience
• Experience with physical lab testing equipment, callipers, scales, digital height gauge and compression force testing equipment and with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
• At least 5 years of work experience in Quality Control and Assurance and Food Safety combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a QA Supervisor, preferably in the manufacturing environment.
• Proven track of leading people and passion for developing employees.
• Highly self-motivated and self-driven
• Profound MS Office skills (Excel, Word etc.).
• Ability to work well with other departments.
• Ability to manage Customer Relations.
• Able to handle multi-task environments with excellent organizational skills.
• Profound English and local language skills.

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Ensure all IM-PET machines operate safely, efficiently and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines.
• Ensure quality products are being produced at all times and the process is optimized to the fullest extent.
• Ensure all raw materials required are available and defect-free before being put into the machine.
• Make minor repairs to moulding machines.
• Assist the Production Manager / Process Technicians in implementing the required training for Machine Operators
• Participate in Tool Design Reviews and recommend improvements to optimize moulding, setup, and overall manufacturing.
• Analyse and improve existing processes using production data, design of experiments, Six Sigma and other methods to improve manufacturing processes for cost reduction, and quality improvement to increase efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot moulding and manufacturing processes and material issues. Work with internal and external resources to resolve moulding and manufacturing issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Research, develop and implement manufacturing process controls, machinery modifications and improvements.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
• The position reports directly to the Business Unit Manager
• Maintain a close relationship with the Assistant Production Manager and Maintenace Co-ordinator to ensure that all issues, including personnel and material, that can impact the performance of the plant are addressed.
• Interact with the production team and identify issues as they arise.
• Work closely with the shift QCs to approve the product quality during the first offs.
• Report technical requirements and equipment breakdowns to the Maintenance Co-ordinator and maintenance manager.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Technical Qualification with min. 2 years of plastics processing experience (PET Preferred)
• Mechanical or Electric/Electronic systems preferred
• Ability to lead people and generate a positive team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proven ability to successfully train technical and other non-exempt personnel.
• Effective time management and task/project prioritization with minimal supervision 
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to operate forklifts and cranes.
• Proficient with computer applications (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
• High cleanliness standards for the machines and work area
• Excellent communication skills in local language and English (Read and Write)