Plant Quality Manager

Ventek Solutions; Mount Pleasant (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventek Solutions seeks a Plant Quality Manager for its Mt. Pleasant, TN location. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the quality management system at the plant, focusing on continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS in a technical field and have at least 2 years’ experience in quality management systems. Strong interpersonal skills and Six Sigma Green Belt certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in the development and maintenance of a quality testing/reporting system.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred.
• IATF Experience or lead auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the plant quality department, ensuring compliance and improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement through reporting and reduction of variation.
• Ensure customer requirements are met and handle inquiries.

Skills

Quality management system development

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Education

BS in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ventek Solutions (Ventek) is a leading manufacturer specializing in engineered shape molded foam components, protective packaging, and multi-material assembly solutions. The organization helps customers address complex challenges in product protection, component light‑weighting, insulation, and design simplification. Ventek’s services span a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, electronics, medical, and more. Ventek Solutions leverages creative design, thoughtful engineering, and meticulous program management to deliver customized solutions. Ventek operates 8 plants in the US and Mexico with corporate headquarters in Charleston, SC.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Plant Quality Manager will be responsible for the maintenance and control of the plant's quality management system (QMS) within the plant and driving the overall continuous improvement system.

This role will be based onsite in our Mt. Pleasant, TN plant and will have occasional business travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the plant quality department, providing coaching, development, training and support as needed to establish and maintain plant quality management system and standard work compliance
• Lead, maintain, and drive continuous improvement through plant continuous improvement / KPI system, variation / waste reduction and change control system
• Ensure all customer requirements are met and serve as point of contact for customer visits, issues, and inquiries.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to identify root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for internal and external product failures.
• Maintain on time delivery of internal and external responses
• Manage internal containment to protect customers
• Monitors, scores, and develop improvement plans for preventive and corrective action systems.
• Internal KPIs
• External / Internal Customer Scorecards
• RoHS, REACH, IMDS, additional compliance requests
• Maintains IATF 16949 certification for plant
• Supports maintenance of ISO 14001 certification for the plant
• Lead and manage all program management functions for the plant, including PPAP submissions
• Maintain plant nonconforming material program, including proactive action to prevent future nonconforming material
• Maintain plant calibration system
• Maintain plant document control system
• Maintain plant internal audit program
  • Product Audits
  • Process Audits
  • Layered Process Audits
  • Parameter Audits
  • Incoming Inspection Audits
  • Supporting Internal QMS Audits

Requirements

• BS in a technical field or equivalent experience required
• 2+ years' experience in the development and maintenance of a quality testing/reporting system.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified is preferred.
• Fluent in using Microsoft Office products
• Interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on building positive working relationships within the company.
• Ability to travel as needed (approximately 10%)
• IATF Experience or lead auditor certification preferred.
• Ability to support the operations during non‑business hours.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without need for sponsorship.