Plant Quality Assurance Manager

Silgan Containers•Champaign, IL

1d•$95,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is seeking a Plant Quality Assurance Manager to lead the Quality Management System and Food Safety Program at our Champaign, IL facility. In this key leadership role, you will ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, company, and food safety requirements while driving continuous improvement efforts that enhance product quality, reduce waste, improve customer satisfaction, and strengthen operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related field
5+ years of manufacturing quality experience
3+ years of leadership experience
Experience with food safety programs, audits, compliance, and corrective actions

Nice To Haves

Packaging manufacturing experience
Lean Manufacturing experience
SPC experience
Customer quality experience
Supplier quality experience

Responsibilities

Lead the plant's Quality Management System and Food Safety Program
Ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, GMP, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
Serve as Food Safety Team Leader and oversee food safety plans, risk assessments, and GMP programs
Investigate customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Lead customer, supplier, and internal audits, ensuring timely closure of audit findings
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis
Monitor process capability, quality metrics, and performance trends through data analysis and reporting
Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to improve quality and operational performance
Develop and coach quality team members while promoting a culture of quality, food safety, compliance, and workplace safety