Lead Quality Auditor

WinCup is a foodservice packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home, or on the go. WinCup was established in 1962 and is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world.

We are a diverse team and bound together by our shared Values. We value:

• One Team
• Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven
• Excellence in All We Do
• Respectful and Engaged Leadership
• Always Do the Right Thing
  
  
  

WinCup offers our full-time team members great benefit choices for you and your family with most benefit eligibility 31 days after hire, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, accruing paid time off, short and long-term disability, EAP, 401(k) with a company match available after 60 days. WinCup actively provides training and education assistance to develop employees.

So, if working on fantastic brands through innovation that leaves a positive legacy for our environment is what you are passionate about - read on to see if you might be a fit with our growing team!

Job Position: Quality Lead

Job Location: Stone Mountain, GA (not a remote role)

Reports To: Safety and Quality Supervisor

Job Summary:

WinCup is a leading manufacturer of disposable polystyrene cups, bowls, containers, straws, and lids. The Quality Lead conducts visual audits and test of finished goods to ensure quality standards are met and sustained. Works closely with Supervisor and Quality Team in the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF System, including internal audits, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Core Job Responsibilities

• Audit production lines in accordance with established Quality Control Procedures and documents test results.
• Verify that all print and production jobs meet the requirements of the product specification sheet, which includes graphics, color and product position.
• Performs tests specified on the finished and in-production product to determine if it is in compliance.
• Maintains an adequate supply of testing materials and forms to ensure a smooth operation of activities during shift with no disruptions or missed tests.
• Implements critical knowledge transfer and communication processes with all teams;
• Informs the Safety and Quality Supervisor, Production Supervisor and/or Plant Manager immediately of any defects found;
• Informs the leadership team immediately of any failure to meet established quality standards to ensure that corrective action is taken.
• Coaches and supports team on Quality – Knowledge Transfer;
• Continuous Improvement - help define, improve and implement processes
• Seeks to continuously improve production processes (Root Cause Analysis, Correction and Preventions)
• Define project requirements and deliverables based on scope
• Provides continuous review and recommendations for improvement processes related to status reporting/dash boarding and quality assurance
• Maintains quality documentation using WinCup documentation management system including records, product quality documentation, training plans and metrics reports.
• Records all activities of inspections and audits on proper forms, creates a PDF of completed audit to send to the leadership team and save to WinCup documentation management system. Tracks action items until they are resolved.
• Assists Safety and Quality Supervisor in responding to customer complaints.
• Follows all GMP and sanitation guidelines along with maintaining a high level of personal hygiene.
• Assists with planning of coverage projects for quality standards and the flow processes of quality auditors.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping a clean work area at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies:

• Ability to follow directives with STM leadership, managers, supervisors, in ensuring productivity and target levels are sustained.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures including manufacturing and safety policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Collaboration with plant and safety leadership.
• Ability to complete mandated new manufacturing training on equipment to maximize output efficiencies.
• Supports all current and new product introductions.
  
  
  

Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1-2 years leading Quality Teams.
• Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Quality related certifications a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving skills, and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts and methodologies a plus.
• Leadership experience and ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English in order to complete job specific paperwork.
• Ability to work independently and function as a team member.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• In-doors in a manufacturing and/or environment that is not air-conditioned.
• Wear PPE while working which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards.
• May work 8 hour shift or 12 hour shift that begins at 6:50 a.m. for dayshift or a nightshift that begins 6:50 p.m.
• Required to work weekdays, weekends and overtime as needed.
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Work 8 or 12-hour shift while standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping and lifting throughout the entire shift.
• Requires the manual movement of cases of finished goods and other objects such as bagger film that weight up to 40 pounds.
• 100% tobacco free workplace on all Company premises. Designated outside smoking area provided and must be followed.
  
  
  

The list of job requirements above is not intended to be exhaustive or all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we complete background checks and drug tests to ensure the safety of our team-members in the workplace.

Thank you for considering WinCup and making a difference!