Quality Manager - Packaging for DRI Plastics

Job description

Lead Quality. Influence Operations. Grow Your Career. If you're a Quality Manager (with HACCP & SQF certifications) who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys building teams, driving continuous improvement, and partnering closely with operations, this opportunity deserves a closer look. Our client is an established, family-owned manufacturer experiencing sustained double-digit growth. They are investing heavily in their people, facilities, and future expansion plans, creating outstanding long-term career opportunities for the right leader. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Multi-year "Best Places to Work" award winner Modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility Strong employee engagement and internal promotion culture Significant company growth and expansion initiatives underway Highly visible leadership role with direct impact on plant performance The Opportunity The Quality Manager will lead day-to-day quality operations for a 24/5 manufacturing facility serving some of the most demanding consumer brands in the world. You'll oversee a team of Quality Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors while partnering closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain to ensure product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives remain best-in-class. This role is ideal for a leader who can balance technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and successfully navigate a high-volume manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of quality professionals across multiple shifts Drive GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality assurance, and compliance initiatives Manage customer complaint investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis Oversee internal audits, supplier quality programs, and regulatory compliance efforts Maintain and improve ISO, food safety, and quality management systems Partner with production and operations leadership to improve quality performance and reduce defects Analyze quality metrics, SPC data, and process trends to identify improvement opportunities Support continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction Ensure traceability, documentation, product specifications, and quality records are maintained What We're Looking For Quality leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment Experience leading quality teams in food packaging, food manufacturing, food ingredients, medical packaging, or similar industries Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety systems, and quality management principles Experience with ISO certifications, auditing, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs Proven ability to influence production and operational stakeholders Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills Bachelor's degree preferred in Food Science, Packaging, Engineering, Quality, or a related field