Quality Manager
About The Position
Pretium Packaging is seeking an onsite Quality Control Manager for their plant in St Louis, MO. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can balance high standards with real-world production demands. The Quality Control Manager will be the driving force behind product quality on the plant floor, partnering closely with operations, leading a team of inspectors and technicians, and ensuring every product meets customer expectations and internal standards. Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, known for quality, value, and customer service, with 24 manufacturing facilities across North America.
Requirements
- 7+ years experience leading quality in a manufacturing environment (rigid plastics, food, packaging, chemicals preferred but not required)
- A bachelor’s degree in quality engineering, quality management or related
- Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and audit processes
- Experience with food safety programs (HACCP, audits, compliance)
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional partners
- Data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Cause Mapping, root cause analysis, FMEA, statistical process control, validation, and change management
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Higher a plus
- Spanish a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute quality strategies aligned with plant and company goals
- Establish and maintain robust GMP and quality systems
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate defects
- Own internal, customer, and third-party audits
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards
- Maintain audit readiness at all times
- Define product specifications, control plans, and validation processes
- Implement monitoring systems and continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyze trends and data to proactively improve performance
- Lead food safety systems, documentation, and training
- Manage HACCP plans and critical control points
- Ensure all materials and finished goods meet strict safety standards
- Lead, coach, and develop the quality team
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
