Quality Manager I

Dart Container • Thomaston, GA

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About The Position

We're hiring a Quality Manager in Thomaston, GA to keep our products and people at their best. Join a respected manufacturing team where safety and quality aren't just goals — they're our culture. This is your chance to take ownership, lead improvements, and grow with a company trusted nationwide. If you're ready to raise the bar and make a difference, we want you on our team. Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We're a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we're proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 3+ years of progressive quality-related experience and 3+ years in a supervisory role
• Expertise in QMS, SPC, SQC, 5S, 8D, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Gage R&R, DOE
• Strong communication skills for training, influencing, and leading teams
• Analytical mindset with proven problem-solving abilities
• Business acumen in planning, budgeting, and resource management
• Ability to obtain and maintain ASQ certifications

Nice To Haves

• Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, or Certified Quality Manager
• ASQ certification
• 6 Sigma Black Belt
• Experience in manufacturing and managing multi-shift or continuous operations

Responsibilities

• Champion Quality & Safety: Lead GMP compliance, maintain certifications (BRC, HACCP, SFI), and ensure we're always “audit ready.”
• Drive Operational Excellence: Monitor KPIs, anticipate issues, and implement corrective actions to boost performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency, and Employee Development.
• Lead Continuous Improvement: Analyze trends, customer feedback, and nonconformities to identify opportunities. Guide root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Be a Technical Leader: Act as a subject matter expert in QA, process improvement, and product trials. Collaborate with teams, suppliers, and customers to uphold standards and solve challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for increases and advancement with a team that's trusted nationwide.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Tuition reimbursement and approved job-related training
• A supportive, inclusive culture that prioritizes safety and teamwork
• Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees