Quality Excellence Lead — CI, ISO 9001 & Compliance

Hood Container Corporation; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Full benefits package

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Industry impact

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Florence, SC is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality team, shape the Quality Vision, ensure ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across corrugator and converting operations.

You will partner with operations, customers, and suppliers to lift performance, manage QA/QC methods, lead NPI, and embed 5S, visual management, and waste reduction into daily practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in Quality Mgmt and CI.
• ISO 9001 and AIB program management experience.
• Experience with QA/QC methods: IQC, IPQC, OQC, SCP.
• Proficiency with 5S, SMED, G8D, PPAP, VSM.
• Knowledge of cGMP, Prop 65, REACH, RoHS.
• Strong business acumen and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Fluent in English; Spanish a plus.
• Preferred experience in corrugated or packaging manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Quality Control team, set expectations and drive accountability.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the QMS, including ISO 9001 compliance.
• Train and coach employees on quality standards and procedures.
• Partner with Customer Service, Design, and Operations to align with customer requirements.
• Serve as liaison between customers and production to resolve quality concerns and drive satisfaction.
• Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to ensure successful product launches.
• Lead quality resolution processes including containment, root cause analysis, CAPA, and verification.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, Visual Management, and Waste Reduction.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships; oversee compliance with regulatory & certification requirements.
• Support product and food safety programs, audits, and material certification processes.

Skills

Quality Management

Continuous Improvement

ISO 9001

AIB

QA/QC methodologies

5S

SMED

G8D

PPAP

VSM

cGMP

Prop 65

REACH

RoHS

Business acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Minitab

Education

Engineering degree

Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Minitab

Job description

Hood Container Corporation in Florence, SC is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality team, shape the Quality Vision, ensure ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across corrugator and converting operations.

You will partner with operations, customers, and suppliers to lift performance, manage QA/QC methods, lead NPI, and embed 5S, visual management, and waste reduction into daily practice.