Plastics Quality Manager: Drive Zero-Defect QA

CKS Packaging, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CKS Packaging, Inc is seeking a Quality Manager for our Atlanta, GA plant to lead the QA function and drive a zero-defect culture. You will supervise QC staff, ensure product specifications meet customer requirements, and coordinate with corporate QA to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires hands-on QC/production experience, GMP knowledge, and strong data integrity and training abilities. Join a team focused on operational excellence and quality performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in process manufacturing environment, plastics and/or medical pharmaceutical preferred.
• Hands-on experience in QC and/or production in process mfg. environment.
• Familiar with GMPs, QC methods, instrumentation/test measures and CI processes.
• Detail oriented with strong work ethic.
• Working knowledge of statistical quality control (SQC) with prior application.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar.
• HACCP Certification.
• Computer/software literate – MS Office Suite, statistics package.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership ability with potential/desire to move into roles of increased responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plant’s quality function and QC personnel; establish and enforce product specifications and standard targets and procedures.
• Coordinate with Plant Mgmt., Customer Service, Sales and Corporate QA regarding customer issues and opportunities; oversee QC data entry and daily line audits.
• Ensure CKS vendor quality programs are fully implemented at the plant.
• Full implementation of SPC4 statistical quality control system.
• Verify and maintain all product specifications consistent with BOM.
• Ensure consistent/reliable sampling, data integrity and SOP compliance.
• Training and education for Operators, QC Techs and Mgmt.
• Support effective complaint review, root cause investigation, corrective actions and resolution with Customers.
• Direct supervision of QC inspection personnel, audit/release of finished goods and control of nonconforming products.
• Ensure QA activities are coordinated with scheduled production and all personnel.
• Ensure that all company and regulatory policies/procedures are understood/followed.
• Provide training and technical assistance to plant staff and personnel.
• Daily/weekly/monthly follow up on Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Coordinate activities and priorities with manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, customer service and sales.
• Conduct ongoing Quality Training with all affected Plant employees.
• Facilitate and drive Operations Excellence Process, validate and develop work streams which support these established processes and procedures.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality System

Leadership

Training

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

BS degree in science or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Statistics package

Job description

CKS Packaging, Inc is seeking a Quality Manager for our Atlanta, GA plant to lead the QA function and drive a zero-defect culture. You will supervise QC staff, ensure product specifications meet customer requirements, and coordinate with corporate QA to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires hands-on QC/production experience, GMP knowledge, and strong data integrity and training abilities. Join a team focused on operational excellence and quality performance.