QA Manager

Mayr-Melnhof Packaging; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mayr-Melnhof Packaging in Clayton, NC is seeking a passionate Quality Manager to lead the site's Quality Management System and ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, and BRCGS. You will oversee product quality, release decisions, and customer quality activities including audits and CAPA management.

The role drives continuous improvement through data analysis, supplier quality programs, and support for new product introductions and process changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Quality Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within Printing, Packaging, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare industries.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
• Proven ability to lead quality improvements, investigations, CAPA programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Internal Auditor certification required; Six Sigma Green Belt and ISO/BRCGS Lead Auditor certifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO, BRCGS, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee product quality and release decisions to ensure customer expectations and specifications are met.
• Manage customer quality activities, including audits, complaints, quality agreements, and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through quality data analysis, performance monitoring, and CAPA management.
• Lead supplier quality programs, including qualification, performance evaluation, and risk management.
• Support new product introductions, equipment validation, and process changes to ensure quality and compliance.
• Develop and mentor the Quality team while fostering a strong culture of quality across the site.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance

CAPA management

Education

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

Internal Auditor certification

Six Sigma Green Belt

ISO/BRCGS Lead Auditor certifications

Tools

QMS software (TrackWise)

GMP knowledge

Job description

Req ID: 2155

Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-Time

MM is a global leader in consumer packaging. The Group provides packaging solutions for cartonboard and folding cartons with an attractive offer in kraft papers, uncoated fine papers, leaflets and labels. MM promotes sustainable development through innovative, recyclable packaging and paper products.

Our heart beats for talents - be one of them!

To strengthen our motivated team in Clayton, we are looking for a passionate Quality Manager.

Your Role

• You lead the site's Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO, BRCGS, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• You oversee product quality and release decisions to ensure customer expectations and specifications are met.
• You manage customer quality activities, including audits, complaints, quality agreements, and corrective actions.
• You drive continuous improvement initiatives through quality data analysis, performance monitoring, and CAPA management.
• You lead supplier quality programs, including qualification, performance evaluation, and risk management.
• You support new product introductions, equipment validation, and process changes to ensure quality and compliance.
• You develop and mentor the Quality team while fostering a strong culture of quality across the site.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Quality Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within the Printing, Packaging, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare industries.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
• Proven ability to lead quality improvements, investigations, CAPA programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Internal Auditor certification required; Six Sigma Green Belt and ISO/BRCGS Lead Auditor certifications are an advantage.

Our Offer

At MM Packaging, we invest in our employees' well-being, financial security, and professional development by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement

In addition to our competitive benefits, we are committed to helping employees build rewarding careers. We offer opportunities for professional growth through our MM Academy, which provides learning and development programs designed to enhance skills and support career advancement. Employees also benefit from mentorship opportunities, gaining guidance and support from experienced leaders and colleagues as they develop and grow within the organisation.

At MM Packaging, you will find more than a job. You'll find a place to learn, grow, and build a successful career.