Leaf Technical Quality Manager

Leaf Technical Quality Manager

Danville, US, 00000

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Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and there may be a few weeks of delay

Please apply until the 19th of June

Leaf Technical Quality Manager

Your Role and Purpose

The purpose of this position is to manage a team of Technical Quality Lab employees, both permanent and seasonal, to ensure the quality and consistency of packed leaf processed at the Danville leaf factory. The individual will collaborate closely with the Leaf Processing and Leaf Procurement Implementation teams, as well as Global Technical Quality, to monitor and adjust leaf processing settings. Additionally, this role serves as the IWS Process Lead, responsible for the implementation and continuous improvement of IWS methodologies across the Leaf Processing Cell. The individual will lead cross-functional teams to optimize processes, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What Will You Do

Quality Lab Testing: Oversee daily testing at the JTI Leaf Services processing facility to ensure it is conducted in a controlled, certified environment as outlined by GLTQ standards. Ensure that quality standards are achieved, documented, and reported to all concerned parties in a timely manner. Ensure all laboratory equipment is properly calibrated. Work with the maintenance team to ensure laboratory monitoring equipment is being properly inspected, certiifed as required and maintained during processing and non-processing season to achieve optimum performance. Ensure technical quality staff are qualified, properly trained on procedures, and deliver reliable data to the processing floor promptly, allowing necessary adjustments to processing equipment to be made

Ensure Technical Quality Standards: Collaborate with the JTILS Processing Managers, Leaf Blending team and Leaf Procurement Implementation representative to ensure the processing facility meets or exceeds JT/JTI technical quality standards. If a product falls below company standards, resulting in a Non-Conformity, conduct a detailed investigation to identify the root cause. Develop a plan to address the Non-Conformity and share the plan details with local management, GLTQ, and Global Leaf Quality

Data Quality and Reporting: Collaborate with GLTQ to share data, analysis, and best practices achieved at the JTI Leaf Services facility. Share best practice procedures from other JTI facilities with local Leaf Processing team. Be a Power user for QIM's data collection and reporting, as well as F2S Power user for Leafpoint and SAP

Safety: Follow all safety protocols and procedures, ensure lab and shop floor practices comply with EHS standards, including labor safety, fire protection, environmental and hygienic company rules, and equipment safety. Educate subordinates to strictly adhere to the 5S3R rules and make sure they participate in necessary safety programs (i.e. BOS, etc.)

Perform IWS Process Lead Responsibilities: Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of IWS methodologies across the Leaf Processing Cell. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize processes, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement

People management (if applicable): Recruit, motivate, and share knowledge with the team reporting directly and indirectly, including permanent and seasonal JTI staff. Set goals, evaluate performance, and provide feedback. Ensure the team has the necessary resources. Oversee work ethics and discipline within the assigned department.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably tobacco-related or equivalent), with an additional 2 years of experience in management or a leadership role;
• Proficient in English with strong communication and writing skills, capable of interacting effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as with vendors, contractors, and customers supplying JTI LS with leaf or leaf byproducts;
• Bachelor's Degree with a management or technical laboratory background.

What We Offer:

At JTI USA, we are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer and awarded the Global Equality Standards certificate, continuing our commitment to equal pay and equal opportunities.

Our culture is what makes JTI USA a fun and exciting environment to work in. We value integrity, trust, empowerment, and freedom – freedom of choice, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom to be yourself.

We ask for accountability, ownership, results, and collaboration.

And we care for our people's well-being. In addition to the salary, you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Excellent company culture
• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Target Bonus
• Annual Merit Increase Eligible
• Excellent Healthcare Plans including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off including 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 12 paid holidays with vacation carry over
• 401(k) Plan with up to 6% Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Legal and accident insurance
• Complimentary healthy snacks in the office
• Fun team building and holiday events
• Summer Hours
• Flexible telecommuting program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Training and advancement opportunities for professional and career development
• Education Assistance

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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