Quality Manager

Superior Lithographics is a leading provider of high-quality printing and packaging solutions, serving customers across a variety of industries with a commitment to quality, innovation and exceptional customer service. As a proud member of the Momentium Group, a family of specialized print and visual communications companies, Superior Lithographics combines the personalized culture of a locally operated business with the resources, expertise and stability of a larger organization. With more than 100 dedicated employees, we foster a collaborative, safety-focused workplace where continuous improvement, integrity and teamwork drive our success.

Position: Quality Manager

Reports To: Director of Manufacturing/Plant Manager

Role Summary:

The Quality Manager will report directly to the Director of Manufacturing/ Plant Manager. The Quality Manager will plan, coordinate, and direct quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards. Direct the activities of suppliers, production employees, and customers to resolve quality problems and continuously improve the level of quality. Drive cost savings initiatives and track progress towards plant goals. Lead all safety efforts and run the Safety Team Meetings. Act as the ISO and AIB Practitioner/Leader. Manage and complete paperwork for all state and federal mandated environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and developing closedloop quality system driven to reduce process variation and ensure plant compliance.
• Act as change agent to drive continuous improvement of production and service processes to improve quality and increase efficiency, which includes root cause analysis and problem solving. o Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers and/or CI Organization to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Develop and implement product quality plans and procedures by overseeing gauge requirements, frequency, responsibility and methods to ensure compliance to process and product specifications. oDirect workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure quality control over raw materials and final products.
• Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability.

Operational Effectiveness

• Serve as customer contact for quality issues.
• Represent Superior Lithographics at customer locations.
• Respond to, evaluate, and resolve customer complaints
• Track and manage customer feedback regarding quality.
• Direct activities, duties, and projects of CI personnel.
• Implement practices and controls to drive an effective supplier management system.
• Work with Raw material vendors on material specifications and process/track vendor complaints
• Oversee new business transition.
• Oversee Continuous Improvement activities and champion new projects
• Drive cost savings initiatives and track progress towards plant goals.
• Manage customer specification system.
• Oversee trials. Create and communicate trial plans.
• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Superior Lithographers’ good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Safety, Respect, Quality, Communication, Teamwork and Creativity.
• Drive successful onboarding of new business.

Safety Policies and Practices:

• Follow all company safety policies, including machine guarding, PPE (personal protective equipment), lockout/tagout, and safe lifting practices.
• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, and Hygiene procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Keep work area clean and organized: remove scrap, sweep, and maintain clear walkways in accordance with housekeeping standards.

Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field preferred
• 35 years’ experience in quality, or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and direct others
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet research skills
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control theories
• Familiarity with food safety (GFSI) schemes BRC, SQF, etc.
• Knowledge of offset printing process, folding carton manufacturing and/or food manufacturing
• Experience in implementation of technical testing in production environments
• General knowledge of printing and converting technologies preferred
• Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Leave
• Company Paid Holidays (10)
• 401k
• FSA
• Life Insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, or creed, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by Federal, State, local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

About Superior Lithographics Inc

Welcome to Superior Lithographics, Southern California's Premier Packaging Printer Superior Lithographics is an award-winning, large-format paperboard packaging printer of Folding Cartons, Sleeves/Wraps, Corrugated Top Sheet and Litho-Labels for POP Displays. BRC Food Safety and GMP Certifications ensure the highest quality manufacturing standards for industries such as Food & Beverage, CPG, Nutraceutical, and Medical. Our in-house structural design team has the expertise in optimizing for automated cartoner lines for food manufactures, co-packers and co-manufacturers. Consistent and constant training allows us to stay current on industry trends; the team is eager to share the knowledge and apply it to your next project. Located three miles from Downtown Los Angeles, we are set up for easy access and quick deliveries to all over the Western United States.