Manufacturing Quality Specialist

Green Bay Packaging; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

STD/LTD/Life insurance

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Quality Specialist to enhance product quality, safety, and continuous improvement. You will assist the Technical Manager in planning and monitoring quality systems and driving corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, data-driven improvement, and collaboration with production, maintenance, and suppliers to sustain a compliant, high-quality operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years in a manufacturing or quality environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement for nonconformances, customer complaints, and CAPA.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analyses, implement corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and support problem-solving.
• Support customer audits, site visits, and product performance reviews.
• Maintain quality and safety documentation and supplier quality records.
• Assist in developing and improving quality systems and procedures.
• Provide quality training to production staff to promote a quality culture.
• Participate in internal audits, inspections, and verify corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, and technical teams to improve quality.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Specialist to support our commitment to product quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This role will assist the Technical Manager in planning, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving quality systems and processes. The Quality Engineer will help ensure the effectiveness of the Product Quality and Safety Program, supporting compliance with internal standards and external customer requirements while driving initiatives that enhance quality performance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to nonconformances, customer complaints, product returns, rework, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate quality issues, conduct root cause analyses, and implement effective corrective actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze quality and process performance data to identify trends, support problem-solving activities, and drive measurable process improvements.
• Support customer audits, site visits, complaint investigations, and product performance reviews to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance.
• Maintain quality and product safety documentation, records, specifications, and supplier quality requirements.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems, procedures, and work instructions.
• Provide quality-related training and guidance to production and operations personnel to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Participate in internal audits, inspections, and verification activities, and support corrective action follow-up.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, and technical teams to improve product quality, process capability, and operational performance.
• Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and company quality standards and requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality environment preferred; internships, co-op experience, or applicable project work will be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k).

Company Overview

Started in 1933,Green Bay Packaging Inc.is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

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