Quality Manager - Packaging Manufacturer

• Lead and manage the Quality Control team, establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Design, implement, and sustain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.
• Provide training and mentorship to employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Design, and Operations to align processes with customer requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between customers and production to address quality issues and enhance satisfaction.
• Oversee the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to support successful product launches.
• Manage quality issue resolution, including containment, root cause analysis, CAPA, and validation of corrective actions.
• Drive adoption of QA and QC methodologies such as IQC, IPQC, OQC, and SCP.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using tools like 5S, SMED, G8D, PPAP, Visual Management, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, promoting quality improvements and key initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and certification requirements, including AIB, REACH, RoHS, cGMP, and Prop 65.
• Oversee sustainability and Chain of Custody programs (FSC, SFI, PEFC).
• Support product and food safety programs, audits, and material certification processes.
• Manage color control processes to maintain consistency and quality standards.
• Promote adherence to Code of Conduct and Social Responsibility programs.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, solve complex issues, and drive overall performance improvements.

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