Quality Manager

Silgan Plastics • Breinigsville, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control activities at its manufacturing facility in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. This hands-on plant leadership role works closely with production teams to improve manufacturing processes, maintain quality systems, and ensure products meet customer and company standards.

The Quality Manager leads plant quality procedures, continuous improvement and Statistical Process Control (SPC) efforts, audit preparation, and the management of customer quality concerns. The role partners with plant leadership, production employees, customers, and other stakeholders to support quality performance throughout the manufacturing operation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of quality control or quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience supporting manufacturing quality systems, procedures, documentation, and audits.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to provide quality direction to employees across plant operations.
• Knowledge of measuring and inspection instruments.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, raw materials, finished products, and product identification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain plant quality assurance and quality control procedures, policies, records, and documentation.
• Drive the plant’s continuous improvement and Statistical Process Control (SPC) program.
• Provide quality leadership and direction to hourly and salaried employees regarding quality control procedures.
• Prepare the manufacturing facility for internal and external quality, quality systems, and food safety audits.
• Manage customer quality concerns, complaints, reports, and corrective actions while building customer relationships.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and make informed decisions regarding product quality and risk.
• Maintain quality control software, including GainSeeker training, system maintenance, and record control.
• Maintain and support quality inspection and measuring equipment.
• Monitor quality forms, records, material identification, chemical logs, sanitation requirements, and controlled process changes.
• Process quality-related vendor claims and coordinate resolution of raw material concerns.
• Work with production and plant leadership to identify quality issues and support improvements throughout the manufacturing process.

Benefits

• Excellent base salary based on experience, education, skills, and market factors.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 6% employer match.
• 15 paid vacation days plus 10 paid holidays annually.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness programs, telemedicine, employee assistance resources, employee discounts, and optional pet insurance.
• Long-term career stability with a leading metal packaging manufacturer.
• Hands-on leadership opportunity with significant visibility across plant operations.
• Safety-focused manufacturing environment through the Drive to Zero Injuries initiative.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED