Packaging Quality Lab Manager

Monster Energy LATAM; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Monster Energy in Corona, CA seeks a Lab Manager to lead the Quality Control Packaging Lab, overseeing testing, investigations, and capability expansion. The role ensures safety, compliance, and audit readiness while driving productivity and integrity of packaging systems.

Requires a Bachelor's in Packaging/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field and 5+ years QA experience, with 10+ years in management preferred in beverage packaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years in Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• 10+ years in management in Packaging/Manufacturing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead Packaging Quality Lab Technicians; staffing, scheduling, performance management, training and development.
• Direct routine packaging quality and integrity testing; ensure accurate test execution.
• Lead investigations and root cause analyses for packaging defects and complaints.
• Drive continuous improvement and expansion of laboratory capabilities and methods.
• Review, interpret and approve laboratory data; communicate findings to leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, calibration and maintenance programs; manage method validation.

Skills

Quality/QA mindset

Leadership

Laboratory oversight

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial/Mechanical/Packaging Eng

Tools

SAP

SmartSheet

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Job description

About Monster Energy:

Forget about blending in. That’s not our style. We’re the risk takers, the trailblazers, the gamechangers. We’re not perfect and we don’t pretend to be. We’re raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It’s not just about what we do, but about who we become along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.

A Day in the Life:

The Quality Control Packaging Lab Manager leads the testing, evaluation, and validation of primary and secondary packaging systems while ensuring the efficient operation of the packaging laboratory. This role oversees laboratory personnel, drives technical capability and professional development, and maintains a safe, compliant, and audit-ready environment. The manager is responsible for package integrity and stability testing programs, laboratory performance and productivity, and adherence to health, safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

The Impact You’ll Make:

• Laboratory Leadership & People Management: Lead, develop, and manage Packaging Quality Lab Technicians; oversee staffing, scheduling, performance management, training, and employee development to ensure safe, efficient, and effective laboratory operations.
• Routine Packaging Testing & Quality Oversight: Direct and oversee routine packaging quality and integrity testing activities, ensuring accurate execution of test methods, compliance with quality standards, and timely approval of test results.
• Investigations & Root Cause Analysis: Lead technical investigations related to packaging defects, customer complaints, non-conformances, and manufacturing issues; provide data-driven analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Laboratory Strategy & Capability Expansion: Drive continuous improvement and long‑term growth of laboratory capabilities through evaluation and implementation of new test methods, technologies, equipment, and industry best practices.
• Data Analysis, Reporting & Decision Support: Review, analyze, interpret, and approve laboratory data; identify trends, communicate findings, and provide technical recommendations to Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Leadership teams.
• Quality Systems, Equipment & Compliance Management: Ensure laboratory compliance with quality systems and procedures, maintain calibration and preventive maintenance programs, and oversee method validation, documentation, and audit readiness.

Who You Are:

• Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or related field of study.
• Minimum 5+ years in Quality Control/Quality Assurance preferred.Computer operating skills SAP, SmartSheet, Excel/Word, SharePoint and Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint.
• Prefer 10+ years in management in Packaging / Manufacturing.
• Prefer 10+ years in beverage and package integrity knowledge.
• Prefer Six Sigma Certification or Packaging Professional.
• Experience with beverage and packaging testing instruments (CarboQC, Zham Nagel, Seam Analysis, TORUS Gauge, scales, incubators, TPO 5001, Enamel Rater).

Monster Energy provides competitive total compensation. The estimated annual salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Pay Range

$105,000—$134,000 USD

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