Quality Manager

Interplastic Corporation•South Bend, IN

31d•$120,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing quality systems, processes, and teams to ensure products meet internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. This role leads quality assurance and control activities, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners with cross-functional teams to enhance product and process performance. The position plays a critical role in maintaining product consistency, supporting compliance, and strengthening overall quality culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field required
5 to 10+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or related roles
Proven leadership experience managing teams
Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and methodologies
Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical or industrial manufacturing preferred
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks (certification preferred)
Ability to travel up to 10% if applicable

Responsibilities

Lead and manage quality assurance and quality control functions
Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, policies, and procedures
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, customer standards, and internal specifications
Analyze quality data and drive improvements to reduce defects and variability
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives
Partner with Production, Engineering, and Technical teams to resolve quality issues
Oversee audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections
Establish and monitor quality metrics and KPIs