About the RoleÂ
Are you a quality leader who thrives at the intersection of systems, people, and manufacturing excellence? As our Quality Manager, you'll serve on the Plant Leadership Team and own the quality function at the facility level — from lab operations and customer relationships to ISO management systems and continuous improvement. This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise directly protects our customers, empowers our associates, and drives operational performance.Â
What You'll DoÂ
- Lead and continuously improve ISO 9001 & ISO 22000 Quality Management SystemsÂ
- Oversee QC Lab operations, calibration programs, and test method developmentÂ
- Drive customer complaint resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actionsÂ
- Manage supplier quality issues and incoming material performanceÂ
- Champion continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives across the plantÂ
- Support new product commercialization by establishing quality standards from development through launchÂ
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing quality teamÂ
- Serve as the plant's primary quality contact for customers, auditors, and suppliersÂ
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Skills That Set You ApartÂ
- Quality Systems Management — Administering, auditing, and improving ISO 9001 and food safety systemsÂ
- Statistical Process Control — Control charts, capability studies, measurement system analysis, and data-driven decision makingÂ
- People Leadership — Building, motivating, and developing high-performing quality teamsÂ
- Customer & Supplier Management — Complaint investigation, scorecard management, supplier claims, and relationship buildingÂ
- Communication & Influence — Driving quality understanding and compliance at all levels with clarity and confidenceÂ
- Continuous Improvement & Lean — Applying structured problem-solving and lean tools to reduce variability and improve performanceÂ
- Lab & Equipment Oversight — Managing QC lab operations, calibration programs, and test procedure accuracyÂ
- Training & Development — Building team capability in defect recognition, quality tools, and statistical methodsÂ
- Planning & Prioritization — Managing multiple competing priorities with focus in a fast-paced environmentÂ
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What You BringÂ
- Quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environmentÂ
- Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 system administrationÂ
- Experience with Food Safety systems (ISO 22000, SQF, or equivalent)Â
- Working knowledge of statistical quality control and lean manufacturing principlesÂ
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Work Environment & Physical RequirementsÂ
- Standard Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility for plant operations, audits, and customer needsÂ
- Ability to stand, walk, and navigate manufacturing areas; lift up to 50 lbs occasionally; PPE required in designated areas (hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes)Â
- Travel: Up to 25% (customer visits, supplier visits, audits, cross-site activities)Â
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Why Join Us?Â
At Printpack, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. We foster a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, accountability, and respect — and we're looking for quality leaders who share that commitment. Here, you won't just maintain standards — you'll raise them.Â
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Ready to lead quality forward? Apply today through Workday or visit our career website for more details.Â
Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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