Covington, VA, 24426, USA
14 days ago
Quality Analyst
QA SYSTEMS COORDINATOR Career Opportunity Provide day-to-day support services to the paper web inspection camera systems used in Covington Mill. Work with quality assurance, production, technical sales service, and the maintenance and engineering departments on projects related to process capability, continuing process improvement, customer satisfaction and camera/inspection equipment reliability. Additionally, in this role, the candidate will assume some duties of both internal and external audits. How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: * Actively promotes safety and environmental compliance. * Provide leadership and strategic support to enhance and further develop the mill\u2019s paper web inspection systems. * Work with cross-functional maintenance team (predominantly software side) to ensure overall equipment reliability, participating in equipment care, preventive and corrective maintenance on the hardware and software that comprise Covington\u2019s Web Inspection camera system. Assists with outage planning and support. * Provide management with information on quality and operating parameters to assist in process control and detection of trends. * Lead or participate in process improvement teams to identify problems, retrieve and evaluate data, make recommendations, and assist in implementing approved changes to improve quality, cost, and/or throughput. * Communicate and perform appropriate planning with Quality Management, Process Control, Web Inspection vendors, other key stakeholders, and mill leadership team to provide information, updates, and prevent project delays or meet key goals and objectives. * Assist with the design and implementation of new web inspection equipment, hardware and software packages to improve quality, production, productivity and operations of Covington Mill. * Work independently and in conjunction with internal/external customers and stakeholders, equipment manufacturers, maintenance, vendor personnel, to optimize camera tuning through reliable defect classification, SQC, and thresholding. * Provide camera system expertise and is responsible for mill-related training for a variety of users (e.g. inspectors, operators, leadership, etc.). * Obtains / maintains professional competence and knowledge in web inspection camera systems, related industry, and technologies. * Manages the bacteria sampling program within quality assurance to meet ASEGA, ISO requirements\u2026. * Assists with internal and external audits. * Assist with distribution of COA\u2019s and working knowledge of OptiVision or any other quality management system. * Assists with work order completion * Works within the quality assurance technical supervisory staff, providing a key role that supports the mill customer satisfaction goals and objectives. What you need to succeed: * Preferred: A minimum of 2 years\u2019 technical, computer, industrial or engineering degree disciplines preferred or similar work experience with demonstrated skills will be considered. * Preferred: 5+ years of industrial paper manufacturing experience desired, especially working on or near the finished product. e.g. paper machines, quality assurance, IT, PCS, electronic equipment, etc. * Strong background or interests in computer analytical software, cameras, or desire to learn camera inspection, defect classification models, etc. desired. * Background in any of the following systems desired. (Metso, ISYS, Cognex, Valmet, Proficy/PI, Optivision, HD/VG camera technology, and other mill systems including Maintenance and Financial systems, etc.). * Microsoft Office Suite (includes Excel) platform skills required to analyze data, make process capability recommendations, monitor continued improvement efforts, etc. and develop / present communications to all levels of organization. * Microsoft platform skills required to analyze data, make process capability recommendations, monitor continued improvement efforts, etc. and develop/present communications to all levels of the organization. * Statistical quality control skills desired. Six sigma certifications desired. * Must be willing to perform in an on-call environment, including weekend call duty rotation and outage shift work when needed. * Excellent organizational, prioritizing, project and time management, developing rapport, and business acumen skills needed. * Demonstrated problem solving skills with ability to analyze data and recommend solutions. * Demonstrated ability to work well in cross functional teams as a member or as a team leader, displaying initiative and follow through as well. * Strong verbal and written communication skills * All these items need to be executed safely while following company policies and protocol. Competencies: * Analytical Thinker: Demonstrates analytical thinking analyzing information from various sources before making decisions or acting; notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to consider, in analyzing a situation or planning; weighs the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success, in making a decision. * Problem Solver/Decision Maker: Quickly recognizes and addresses barriers to achieving results, resolves problems and makes decisions based on facts and data; knows when more data is needed; supports collaborative, fact-based decision-making at the level in the organization where the best expertise and information resides, always uses sound business judgment and common sense before acting; applies the appropriate amount of time to the varying complexity of decisions * Customer Focused: Demonstrates a passion for predicting, understanding and executing what it will take to meet internal and external customer expectations; does a great job for customers every day in service, quality, delivery and value; listens to and responds to customer\u2019s needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitments * Effective Communicator: Creates and fosters an open environment for effective communication; disseminates information in a timely manner; actively listens to others and retains information; uses all communication methods to influence, negotiate and collaborate effectively; clearly and succinctly expresses information, ideas and opinions (verbal and written); seeks input and feedback from others * Technical/Functional Excellence: Strives to be an expert in their function/area of technical expertise; continues to increase technical/functional knowledge through formal & informal learning; stays current with any advances in their field of expertise; looks for ways to apply new and emerging technologies, concepts; is sought out by others for knowledge. Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
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