Quality Team Lead

ProAmpac • Hartford, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Team Lead leads quality system compliance and quality efforts across the Extrusion, Rewind, and Press departments at ProAmpac’s Hartford, Wisconsin manufacturing site. The role ensures production processes meet ISO, food safety, company, and customer requirements, and that employees follow safety procedures, work instructions, and product specifications.

The position investigates internal and customer quality concerns, determines root causes, and implements timely corrective and preventive actions. It conducts quality testing, inspections, and audits covering production data, product samples, incoming materials, and corrective-action effectiveness. The Quality Team Lead also develops testing procedures and quality metrics, trains employees, tracks response times, and manages the daily disposition and reporting of rejected materials.

The role supports customer and supplier audits, documents supplier claims, and drives continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration and Lean/Six Sigma principles. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Compensation is $25–$28 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience in a quality assurance position.
• High school-level mathematics.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Product- or industry-specific machine experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a quality-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Training or lead experience.
• SQF experience.
• Six Sigma Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality efforts across all production departments and ensure compliance with quality systems and applicable ISO and food safety standards.
• Ensure employees follow safety procedures, work instructions, and product specifications.
• Investigate internal and customer quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct quality testing, inspections, and audits of production data, product samples, incoming materials, and corrective-action effectiveness.
• Develop testing procedures and quality metrics.
• Train employees and track response times.
• Manage the daily disposition and reporting of rejected materials.
• Support customer and supplier audits and document supplier claims.
• Drive continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration and Lean/Six Sigma principles.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Multiple dental plan options.
• Multiple vision plan options.
• 401(k).
• Generous paid time off.
• $2,000 hire bonus.
• Quarterly discretionary production bonuses.
• Quarterly attendance bonus.

What This Job Offers

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