Mgr I, Quality

Smurfit Westrock plc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Georgia is seeking a QA Manager to lead the QA Department and ensure compliance with Customer, Regulatory, and WRMD requirements. You will build a capable QA team, develop auditors, and drive improvements across quality processes.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory knowledge (ISO, GMPs) and hands-on oversight of audits and corrective actions, with a focus on safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage a QA team to enforce customer, regulatory, and WRMD processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory and customer requirements.
• Coordinate audits and corrective/preventive actions across the site.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA Department and develop auditors for growth.
• Monitor compliance with safety and quality policies and site SOPs.
• Coordinate internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, self-improvement).
• Train facility personnel on QA processes and regulations.

Skills

Quality systems

ISO

Six Sigma

GMP

FDA

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Temperature/humidity monitors

In-line scales

Jet coders

Tape machine

Sanitation equipment

Pest control equipment

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

The position exists to lead the QA Department in supporting and assuring success in understanding, implementing, and enforcement of Customer, Regulatory, & WRMD processes and procedures. The QA Manager role includes leading and building a highly functional QA team; developing Auditors for growth, that can work independently to assure smooth and efficient operations of the department.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Build mutually beneficial relationships for continual improvement with key stakeholders
• Hire, orient, train, support, and build a team of QA Auditors. Develop leaders to ensure uninterrupted functioning of the QA in all circumstances and to prepare for future growth.
• Monitor and document compliance with current policies, procedures, regulatory and customer requirements. Includes review and approval of corporate SOP’s for site implementation.
• Coordinate and/or participate in investigation of detected risks or failures, complaints and corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate and participate in internal, self-improvement, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Develop individual leadership and management skills and abilities
• Determining, documenting, and/or approval of site specific or one time occurrences such as: protocols (reworks, validations, etc.) deviations (planned or unplanned), waivers or releases for materials and products, etc. as required.
• Training of facility personnel: Conduct and help implement training for personnel and facility growth.
• Perform and review employee performance.
• Maintain compliance with all safety rules/regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Implement, maintain, and educate employees on the importance of compliance with all security requirements to ensure: security of customer and WRMD properties, theft prevention, and a secure working environment.
• Along with site GM, responsibility for proper implementation and maintenance (including effectiveness) of WRMD & WestRock Company policies and procedures; and overall quality performance of the assigned facility.
• Travel as required to participate in audits, team meetings, customer meetings, vendor evaluations, etc.

What you need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or GED minimum
• 3-5 years minimum experience preferred
• Experience with and working knowledge of quality systems and tools; regulatory requirements (ISO, Six Sigma, GMPs, DEA, FDA).
• Must have good communication and leadership skills.
• Practical knowledge of temperature/humidity monitors, in-line scales, jet coders, tape machine, sanitation, pest control, etc. will facilitate quick error correction on line and/or accurate documentation.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.