Quality Auditor

Kruger Products; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Products Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Auditor to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. You will monitor quality throughout the manufacturing process and partner with Operations to drive excellence.

This role offers growth within Quality, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing Operations, with opportunities to influence testing procedures and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality environment.
• Experience with quality systems and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of MES or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits and inspections across Paper Mill and Converting operations.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, customer specifications, and testing procedures.
• Verify testing accuracy, frequency, and data integrity within MES and quality systems.
• Identify quality concerns, communicate non-conformances, and support corrective actions.
• Escalate out-of-specification conditions and support product containment activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Science/Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality (technical field)

Tools

MES

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Quality Auditor

Position Summary

Kruger Products is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Auditor to help ensure our products consistently meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

As a key member of the Quality team, you will monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process, verify compliance with quality systems and specifications, support process improvements, and partner with Operations to drive product excellence. This role provides a strong foundation for career growth within Quality, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing Operations.

Reports To: Product Development & Quality Manager

What You'll Do

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct quality audits and workmanship inspections across Paper Mill and Converting operations.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, customer specifications, and testing procedures.
• Verify testing accuracy, frequency, and data integrity within MES and quality systems.
• Identify quality concerns, communicate non-conformances, and support corrective actions.
• Escalate out-of-specification conditions and support product containment activities.

Quality Monitoring & Testing

• Perform daily product testing, retain reviews, specification verification, and workmanship audits.
• Accurately document and communicate quality results to operations and leadership teams.
• Support product launches, grade changes, technology trials, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct daily laboratory verification checks and support testing equipment calibration activities.
• Assist with quarterly cross-calibration programs and quality system audits.

Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Operations, Logistics, and Quality teams to reduce defects and improve process performance.
• Provide coaching and support on quality standards, testing methods, and best practices.
• Participate in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and quality improvement projects.
• Support initiatives that improve product quality, customer satisfaction, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, quality, or industrial environment.
• Experience working with quality systems, testing procedures, and manufacturing processes preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with MES, SAP, CMMS, or similar manufacturing systems preferred.
• Ability to coach and collaborate effectively with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, noisy, and high-volume production environments.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Why Join Kruger Products?

At Kruger Products, quality is at the core of everything we do. As a Quality Auditor, you'll play a direct role in ensuring product excellence while gaining exposure to quality systems, manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and cross-functional operations.

This role offers the opportunity to develop valuable technical and leadership skills, contribute to meaningful business improvements, and build a career within Quality, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Leadership.

Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative overview of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. Responsibilities may be modified based on business needs, and employees may be assigned additional duties as required.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.