LifeMade - Manager, Quality & Safety - Erlanger

Jadex Inc.; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in temperature-control packaging seeks a Quality & Safety Manager in Erlanger, KY. This role ensures compliance with quality and safety standards, leads audits, and maintains customer relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Full benefits package

401K with match

Strong vacation and corporate holiday policy

Qualifications

• Five years in a quality/safety management position with successful performance.
• Five years manufacturing experience.
• Experience dealing with customers, auditors, OSHA inspectors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective performance of the Quality & Safety function in the manufacturing center.
• Leads compliance with SQF level II, cGMP, FDA and OSHA guidelines.
• Communicates with customers about quality specifications and product concerns.

Skills

OSHA regulatory experience

Quality management

Lean Six Sigma

QC tools (SPC, DOE)

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

LifeMade - Manager, Quality & Safety - Erlanger

Erlanger, KY, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM

LifeMade Products LLC, a Jadex Inc operating company, is a global provider of disposable tableware and temperature control packaging solutions supporting a variety of sectors including healthcare and food preservation. We are the industry leader in U.S temperature-control packaging and single-use consumer goods manufacturing. Our brands include LifeMade Consumer Products, Lifoam, Diamond, FreezPak, Envirocooler and ProPak . LifeMade Products LLC has 8 manufacturing locations in the domestic United States . Our mission is to create superior products that push industries forward, LifeMade strives to make life – better.

Quality & Safety Manager - Erlanger, KY

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP, Operations, the Quality & Safety Manager is responsible for the effective performance of the Quality & Safety function in the manufacturing center to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Primary Functions

• Develops and maintains close working relationships with customers which are based on integrity and trust, including substantial personal visits.
• Establishes, maintains, and updates customer quality requirements and specifications through active participation in projects, manufacturing control plan development, and working with Operations, Sales, Director of Safety, and customer teams to address changes or improvements.
• Leads overall SQF level II, cGMP, FDA and OSHA guidelines and other applicable responsibilities to ensure procedures and auditing activities are followed per the defined activity.
• Ensures that all quality & safety procedures are maintained and that all personnel are fully trained on specifications, procedures and inspection equipment.
• Ensures complete and accurate inspection and certifications data are sent to the customer and OSHA per regulation requirements.
• Communicates with customers about uncertain specifications or questionable products, obtains, deviations, etc., and advises site staff.
• Review latest part print revisions from Engineering Project Manager and inputs if revisions require any deviation from normal inspection, documentation or measurement procedures.
• Assures all non-conforming materials are isolated and in conjunction with Material Review Board.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations fostering a safe and healthful working environment.
• Performs routine audits for compliance to procedures, submits reports and action plans on audits

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with appropriate experience or equivalent experience.
• OSHA regulatory experience to include implementation and auditing.
• Five years in a quality/safety management position with a demonstrated successful performance level.
• Five years’ manufacturing experience. Experience with STOP, SQF, BRC, and Lean six sigma a plus.
• Thorough understanding of QC tools such as SPC, DOE, sampling plans, audits, etc.
• Experience dealing with customers, auditors, OSHA inspectors, and suppliers.

Physical Requirements

• Requires up to 4-8hrs of standing/walking daily
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 20lbs
• Must be able to push/pull up to 20lbs
• Must be able to bend/stoop/twist, crouch/squat, reach above and below shoulders
• Requires repetitive use of arms, wrists, and hands
• Must be able to work near/with machinery and hand tools
• Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety toed shoes
• Moderate exposure to cold, heat, & noise

Specifics:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Full benefits package
• 401K with match
• Strong vacation and corporate holiday policy

Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.