Reynolds American Inc. · 15 hours ago
Material Quality Tester
Winston-Salem, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelReynolds American Inc. is evolving into a global multi-category business focused on creating A Better Tomorrow™ by building a smokeless world. They are seeking a Material Quality Tester responsible for ensuring that assigned materials perform well in manufacturing, monitoring supplier performance, and collaborating with various business areas to resolve material issues.
ConsumerManufacturingTobacco
Responsibilities
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)
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
WorkKeys 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
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
Preferred
General knowledge of TPMP requirements (Nice to have)
Experience with LIMS, VIDES, SAP, MES, and Pilgrim. (Nice to Have)
Benefits
401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
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 student loan support
Dependent Scholarship Programs
Free confidential personal financial counseling service
A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
Healthcare concierge service
Volunteer service opportunities
Extensive training opportunities
Paid Leave
Sick and Personal Time (up to 6 days)
Vacation (15 days (pro-rated days during first year of service))
Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
Funeral Leave
Short-Term Disability Leave
Long-Term Disability Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Military Leave
Released Time for Children’s Education
Community Outreach Leave
Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law
Company
Reynolds American Inc.
Reynolds American Inc.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-16Acquired
2004-08-02IPO
Leadership Team
M. Borgia Walker
SVP HR & Inclusion - Chief People Officer - US
Michael P. Auger
President, RAI Trade Marketing Services
Recent News
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