Quality Manager - Packaging for DRI Plastics

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