Director of Quality – Packaging & Continuous Improvement

Carolina Container; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Container seeks a Director of Quality to provide strategic leadership for quality management systems and product quality standards. You will oversee regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality corrugated packaging products and operational excellence.

The role requires extensive manufacturing quality leadership, ISO 9001/ Six Sigma expertise, and the ability to drive KPI-based performance while mentoring a quality team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required.
• Manufacturing experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management skills with strategic thinking.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Excellent financial and budget management skills.
• 7–10 years of progressive quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing aligns with specifications and quality requirements.
• Contribute to achievement of company’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Participate in daily, weekly, monthly and annual planning processes.
• Develop and maintain company-wide quality systems and standards.
• Establish quality KPIs and reporting mechanisms.
• Lead quality assurance, audits, compliance, and corrective action programs.
• Partner with operations to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer quality concerns and audits.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, develop, and manage quality personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Quality mgmt

Continuous improvement

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

ISO 9001 experience

Six Sigma

ASQ certification

Job description

Carolina Container seeks a Director of Quality to provide strategic leadership for quality management systems and product quality standards. You will oversee regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality corrugated packaging products and operational excellence.

The role requires extensive manufacturing quality leadership, ISO 9001/ Six Sigma expertise, and the ability to drive KPI-based performance while mentoring a quality team.