Quality Manager

Are you an experienced Quality Control Manager ready to drive excellence and continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment? Join the leadership team at McLean Packaging, where we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative packaging solutions.

The Role

This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for the administration and management of our plant's entire quality program. As a core member of our management team, you will not only ensure compliance but also champion a culture of continuous improvement, contributing to overall plant operations with a shared focus on safety and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

You will be the central point for all quality-related matters, including:

• Quality System Management:  Managing and continuously improving internal quality systems, procedures, work instructions, and documentation (QMS).
• Compliance Leadership:  Overseeing SFI/FSC and regulatory compliance, and maintaining working knowledge of  ISO 9001  standards.
• Customer & Supplier Relations:  Managing internal/external relationships relative to quality, including translating customer specifications into manufacturing requirements and working with suppliers to ensure material compliance.
• Audit Management:  Leading internal quality audits and serving as the primary lead for all 3rd-party QMS and facility audits.
• Issue Resolution & Tracking:  Leading efforts to investigate, track, and respond effectively to customer complaints and internal issues, ensuring effective corrective actions.
• Process Control:  Defining and executing necessary inspection, testing, and process-critical controls for raw materials and in-process converting orders.
• Performance & Training:  Developing and posting monthly Quality performance charts and continuously improving and training staff on the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Continuous Improvement:  Championing and leading programs like  5S  to drive operational excellence and workplace organization.

Daily and Operational Duties

• Perform and document in-process quality checks and testing for all converting orders.
• Perform documented incoming inspection and testing on raw materials.
• Contact vendors and issue material-related non-conformance scans.
• Actively track, prepare, and post monthly Quality charts (customer complaints, internal/vendor issues).
• Ensure all staff understand, follow, and enforce established safety, quality, GMP, and company policies.
• Participate in monthly safety team activities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience:  Proven Quality Management/Supervisory experience in a  printing and/or packaging manufacturing environment  with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Technical Knowledge:  Working knowledge of  ISO 9001  and experience with  FSC / SFI  standards is highly preferred.
• Strategic & Detail-Oriented:  A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to superior quality.
• Software Proficiency:  Essential computer usage skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and typing skills.
• Leadership & Communication:
• Strong ability to communicate effectively:  conveying facts and information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative mindset:  proactively contributes to group objectives and works well with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage pressure, meet deadlines, and carry out assignments to completion.
• Work Ethic:  Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.

Pay, Schedule, & Benefits

• $80,000-$105,000 per year
• Monday-Friday 7am - 5pm, weekends as needed.
• 401K
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• FSA & HSA
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & NJ Sick Time)

McLean Packaging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.