Manager, Plant Quality Assurance

Ball • Bowling Green, KY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —"We Care. We Work. We Win.”— we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress. Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of. Create a new future. Apply Today. Why Ball? Ball is a global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging and one of the world’s most respected manufacturing organizations. Leaders have the opportunity to influence large-scale operations, develop high-performing teams, and build meaningful careers in an organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and people development. If you are looking for a role that will prepare you to run your own plant — not simply manage a department — this opportunity was built for you. Are you passionate about quality, food safety, and continuous improvement? We're looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality systems and food safety programs in our manufacturing facility while partnering with operations, suppliers, and customers to drive excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, SQF, ISO, FSSC, or related quality systems preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GMP, HACCP, SQF, ISO, FSSC, or related quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant quality assurance and food safety programs.
• Manage audits, customer quality concerns, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with production and cross-functional teams to improve processes and product quality.
• Oversee supplier quality issues, claims management, mock recalls, and compliance activities.
• Champion a strong culture of safety, quality, and employee engagement.

Benefits

• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager