Quality Manager at Menasha Packaging in Lakeville, Minnesota

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implements site strategies, systems and controls to support company and customer objectives in the areas of Quality Assurance/Compliance


• Supports implementation of company-wide Quality programs


• Prepares site key Quality performance metrics reports and provides support to ensure scorecard objectives are met


• Implements and maintains site Quality program, utilizing assessment, training and monitoring techniques to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, and independent agency standards


• Coordinates and conducts product testing to meet required customer, company or industry specifications


• Administers quality incident resolution process including completion of root cause analyses, calculation of total cost of quality, implementation of corrective actions, and communication to key stakeholders


• Addresses Quality concerns and operational improvement opportunities working with key stakeholders, including with customers directly, and implementing corrective actions


• Coordinates the external/internal audit processes and supports site Quality representative responsible for executing any needed corrective action to address audit deficiencies


• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree desired


• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes


• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site


• Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components


• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility


• Knowledge of and experience with effectively managing changes to the production environment and process


• Knowledge of and ability to identify a problem and use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution


• Knowledge in Microsoft Office, SAP, SharePoint, etc. preferred


• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and problem solving skills preferred

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting


• Frequent walking and standing required


• Occasional travel required


• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.