Material Quality Tester

REYNOLDS AMERICAN is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

This position will be responsible for ensuring assigned materials perform well in Manufacturing. This role will monitor supplier's performance, conduct reviews, develop and monitor material/vendor qualifications and develop and maintain contingency plans. This role will require interaction and collaboration with many areas of the business including but not limited to Operations, plant personnel, R&D and outside vendors.

• Monitors and addresses any material concerns that arise in any areas or shifts to maintain and enhance efficient quality driven production.
• Identifies and isolates defective materials and documents issues in the database.
• Provides guidance to manufacturing personnel for troubleshooting material complaints and collaborates with suppliers to develop timely resolutions.
• Analyzes why materials do not perform as expected and collaborates with manufacturing to drive solutions.
• Ensures suppliers meet the commitment to support successful material performance through frequent communication methods and supplier auditing.
• Lead and manage review of material performance via internal Quality audits.
• Complete required FDA regulatory training.
• Be aware of the Company environmental, health & safety policies and comply with the objectives as it relates to the role.
• Follow Company Safety Rules.
• Know the potential health & safety risks and environmental impacts of work activities and understand role in mitigating these impacts.
• Understand responsibilities for compliance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
• Complete EHS-required training and follow operational procedures.
• Immediately report all injuries and illnesses.
• Participate in EHS programs as required by assigned site/role (e.g., PULSAR safety observation program, Safety Triggers).

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work Keys Assessments:
  Applied Math (Level
  3), Workplace Documents (Level
  3), Graphic Literacy (Level
  3).
• Systems – MES, SAP, LIMS, VIDES, Pilgrim, MS Office Applications, SharePoint, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of material and machine interaction.
• Knowledge of Specification and Manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn and perform various duties.
• Demonstrated understanding of computer applications, systems and programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard Quality guidelines and procedures.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• General knowledge of TPMP requirements (Nice to have).
• Experience with LIMS, VIDES, SAP, MES, and Pilgrim. (Nice to Have).
• Must be able to navigate work areas to include:
  Rework, Make/Pack, and other areas of the Tobaccoville facility.
• Ability to lift/position materials up to 40lbs.

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year.
• On-site health clinics and fitness centers at manufacturing locations.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents.
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and…