Division Quality & DOT Compliance Manager

BWAY; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Columbus, OH is seeking a Divisional Quality & DOT Compliance Manager to lead the quality management system, regulatory compliance, and DOT requirements across multiple locations. You will drive supplier quality, audits, CAPAs and customer satisfaction while ensuring adherence to PHMSA/49 CFR and UN packaging standards.

The role serves as the SME for quality systems, container certifications, training, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, EHS, or related field.
• 5+ years of quality management experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience with DOT hazardous materials regulations and transportation requirements.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Multi-site or regional support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Quality Management: Lead QMS implementation and audits across facilities; monitor KPIs and drive CAPAs.
• DOT & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee PHMSA/49 CFR compliance, UN packaging testing, and inspections.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean/Six Sigma projects to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
• Leadership & Training: Mentor quality staff and coordinate cross-functional training.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

DOT/PHMSA knowledge

Auditing & CAPA

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Divisional Quality & DOT Compliance Manager is responsible for leading quality management systems, regulatory compliance, customer quality performance, and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance activities across multiple manufacturing and service locations within the region. This role ensures adherence to company quality standards, federal transportation regulations (PHMSA/49 CFR), hazardous materials packaging specifications, and continuous improvement objectives while driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The position serves as the primary subject matter expert for quality systems, regulatory compliance, container certification, transportation requirements, audits, corrective/preventive action programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Quality Management: Lead implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) across assigned facilities. Ensure compliance with internal quality procedures, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards. Manage supplier quality evaluations, incoming raw material specifications, and vendor corrective action requests (VCARs). Conduct quality audits and compliance assessments and lead QMS Management reviews with regional leadership. Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics and KPIs for internal and field performance industrial packaging. Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action programs. Maintain customer complaint systems and drive resolution through investigation. Facilitate customer quality visits and audits. Support new product process validation activities. Drive standardization of quality practices, testing protocols, and documentation across all facilities.
• DOT and Regulatory Compliance: Serve as the subject matter expert for DOT (PHMSA) and hazardous materials transportation regulations (49 CFR). Oversee UN packaging design-type testing, periodic re-testing, and closure instruction certifications across regional facilities. Review and approve packaging design modifications and container specifications for regulatory compliance. Interpret and communicate regulatory updates to operations, engineering, and sales teams. Maintain complete and auditable records required for transportation, hazardous materials packaging certifications, and agency compliance. Coordinate regulatory agency inspections, audits, and inquiries (DOT, EPA, state regulators). Investigate transportation incidents, container failures, and non-compliance events, managing reporting requirements where applicable. Support facility transportation compliance programs, hazard communication standards, and employee training initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement projects focused on quality, safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause methodologies. Develop action plans to improve customer satisfaction and operational performance. Identify opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and compliance risk. Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Leadership & Training: Provide leadership and technical guidance to facility quality personnel. Conduct regulatory and quality training programs. Develop compliance awareness throughout the organization. Mentor site personnel on quality tools and methodologies. Build strong relationships with operations, engineering, customer service, and senior leadership teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Customer complaint rate and claim resolution cycle time.
• Internal defect rate and First-Pass Yield.
• Corrective action closure performance and effectiveness.
• Audit findings, compliance scores, and zero critical DOT/regulatory violations UN Packaging certification and re-testing compliance rate.
• Cost of poor quality (COPQ).
• On-time completion of required DOT/HAZMAT training.
• Continuous improvement project savings.

Required Qualifications:

• Education Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience 5+ years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience with DOT hazardous materials regulations and transportation requirements.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Multi-site or regional support experience preferred.

ABOUT US

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company. Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team. At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment. Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us! Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.