Packaging Quality Assurance Manager

CMI; Saint Petersburg (FL); In loco; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company participation

Descrizione del lavoro

A packaging and supply chain company is seeking an experienced Packaging Quality Assurance Manager to lead packaging quality initiatives across our supplier network. The role involves implementing quality management systems, maintaining compliance with industry standards like BRCGS, and collaborating cross-functionally. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, over five years of experience in packaging quality, and strong leadership skills. A competitive compensation and full benefits are offered.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in packaging quality or supplier quality.
• Experience with corrugated, rigid plastics, and food packaging.
• Familiarity with GMP and foodservice packaging standards.

Mansioni

• Lead packaging quality management systems and develop testing protocols.
• Support and maintain BRCGS certification.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Conoscenze

Packaging quality management

Cross-functional leadership

Quality Assurance

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science or related field

Strumenti

BRCGS

ISTA

ASTM

Descrizione del lavoro

CMI is seeking an experiencedPackaging Quality Assurance Managerto lead our packaging quality and compliance initiatives across our supplier network and distribution operations. This role ensures that all packaging materials supplied to our customers meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

The Packaging QA Manager will play a key role in strengthening CMI’s quality systems, supporting supplier performance, and maintaining compliance with industry standards such asBRCGS. This position works cross-functionally with procurement, operations, logistics, and customers to ensure consistent quality across CMI’s packaging portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

The Packaging QA Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving CMI’s packaging quality management systems. This includes establishing testing protocols, performance specifications, and validation processes for packaging materials across multiple substrates including paper, plastic, foam, and molded fiber.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing packaging quality standards across CMI’s supplier network and distribution operations
• Supporting and maintainingBRCGS certification, including documentation control, audit preparation, and corrective action management
• Overseeing packaging qualification and performance testing, including ISTA, ASTM, and other relevant standards
• Investigating quality issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Partnering with procurement and supplier partners to ensure packaging materials meet specifications and regulatory requirements
• Supporting new packaging launches and customer programs by validating product performance prior to commercialization
• Maintaining supplier quality programs, including audits, certifications, and performance scorecards
• Working cross-functionally with operations, logistics, and customer teams to resolve packaging-related issues and ensure customer satisfaction
• Developing and maintaining quality documentation, specifications, and testing records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inPackaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experiencein packaging quality, supplier quality, or packaging engineering
• Experience working with packaging materials such ascorrugated, paper cups, flexible packaging, rigid plastics, molded fiber, or foodservice packaging
• Familiarity withBRCGS, GMP environments, and food or foodservice packaging standardspreferred
• Knowledge of packaging testing methods includingISTA, ASTM, and material performance validation
• Experience with quality tools such asFMEA, SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company participation
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
• The opportunity to play a key role in strengthening quality systems at a growing packaging and supply chain company