Strong ability to conceptualize, articulate, and present new ideas in clear, simple, and relevant terms- orally and in writing; excellent analytical reasoning skills; outstanding organizational and basic project management skills; exercises initiative within bounds of supervisor's guidelines; must be an outstanding team player not afraid to tactfully express well thought out ideas; good ability to interact and communicate well with clients, subordinates, peers, and supervisors. Reviews paperboard testing results and makes decisions on tests that are marginal relative to the specifications prior to shipment; communicates reject and on-hold information to other mill teams in the absence of the Quality Manager.