Company Information

Closure Systems International, Inc. (CSI) is a global leader in plastic and aluminum closure design, manufacturing and high speed capping equipment / application systems. Approximately 90+ billion closures are produced annually in CSI's 25+ manufacturing sites, strategically located in 20+ countries throughout the globe.

CSI integrates innovative closure technology, high-performance equipment and expert technical services and training support to help customers all over the world maximize their profits. These integrated closure and capping solutions deliver a total system of unsurpassed customer value and reliability.

This position will be responsible for the quality process including critical process characteristics, standards, audits, complaint resolutions, training and laboratory functions related to Quality and Food Safety.

• This position will report directly to the Quality Manager.
• Lead and manage indirect reports within the facility to meet or exceed targets and objectives set by the company related to food safety.
• Proactive review of improvement of systems and process to ensure maintenance of Standards.
• Conduct training of Quality and Food Safety concepts and tools.
• Develop, implement and improve Quality Management Systems.
• Create and maintain company documentation such as Quality Manuals, Standards and Procedures.
• Meet with all levels and departments within the factory to discuss results and recommend solutions.
• Follow all procedures and SOP’s for the facility i.e., LTTV, GMP rules, etc.
• Be aware of hazardous materials in the area and the proper handling of hazardous materials. Awareness will be achieved through training, MSDS review, safety meetings, and toolbox meetings.
• Be aware of, understand, and follow emergency procedures.
• Report all spills or other environmental incidents following EHS protocol.
• Must follow all rules & comply with mandatory Job-Observations, IFE’s, IFO’s, Walkabouts, Monday Reports, Quality training, monthly awareness training & any required departmental training/projects on time without supervision.
• Participate in investigations of environmental incidents. Integration of quality systems to ensure a common quality system throughout the North American Plant locations.
• Provide manufacturing personnel with quality systems and tools to allow effective evaluation of products and processes.
• Ensure the application of advanced quality tools to provide process improvement to the manufacturing group.
• Ensure that quality tools and system training are adequate to meet the Plant’s Quality and Food Safety goals.
• Formulate and maintain accurate Quality Documentation including policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and direction to the team to enable them to perform their tasks.
• Be alert to and welcome new learning opportunities. Always try to increase education/training.
• Ensure that (where applicable) the supply chain is made aware of their food safety obligations as our partner in the quest to deliver a safe product to the consuming public.
• Bachelor’s degree required; preferable in an appropriate technical discipline (Engineering, Math, & Science) with a minimum of 5 years related industrial experience. Must have in-depth knowledge of their functional area of responsibility in order to lead others.
• Experience with plastic molding equipment and rotating machinery highly preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of statistics, SPC and Design of Experiments. Must have the ability to train production employees and engineers in advanced statistical methods.
• Must have experience in ISO 9000 procedures and quality system implementation.
• Must have familiarity with GMPs used in the food and food packaging industries. Must have familiarity with FDA regulations as they apply to food packaging and food safety.
• Must have good computer skills and be knowledgeable in the use of Excel, Word, and statistical software such as Minitab. Additionally, background experience in CAD would be desired.
• Must have experience in dealing with customers in a complaint situation. Must possess communication skills to effectively deal with customers who are experiencing frustration and products from CSI.
• Must be familiar with physical inspection processes, tools, equipment and gauging and also be able to conduct gauge reproducibility and repeatability studies.
• Teamwork, positive communication with others, and team problem solving are required. Written communication must follow CSI standards and values. This position requires frequent verbal and written communication with all employees and management at the facility. In some cases, the position may require communication with equipment manufacturers or representatives.