Quality Lab Lead: Drive Compliance & Process Improvement

3M HEALTHCARE; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Flexible time off

Company holidays

Well-being program

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a quality systems professional to support manufacturing operations in Des Moines, IA. You will manage the quality lab, investigate complaints, and drive cost-saving projects while ensuring GMP compliance and effective audits.

Responsibilities include maintaining notification systems, coordinating audits, and leading cross‑functional teams to improve processes and product quality. A relevant degree and 3+ years of manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in industrial/manufacturing application or quality assurance preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in blown film, flexo printing, and/or adhesive lamination.
• Quality related experience preferred.
• Acquire green belt status, as a minimum.
• Effective communication skills to execute quality programs and communicate with employees at all levels of the plant.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make quick and appropriate decisions.
• Collaboration and influencing of peers, production staff and leadership.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Strong team leadership with ability to manage, coach, and develop people, talent and skills.
• Demonstrate energy, empowerment and execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and guide the quality lab staff.
• Oversee day-to-day activities in the quality lab.
• Investigate internal and external complaints and drive root-cause analysis.
• Initiate and supervise waste/scrap reduction projects.
• Lead cost saving projects and justify improvements.
• Generate reports and presentations for process improvement.
• Support customer-driven initiatives.
• Participate in external audits (customer and 3rd‑party audits).
• Participate in internal GMP and quality system audits.
• Maintain notification systems with accurate entries and timely closure.
• Ensure accurate returned-goods valuation and disposition tracking.
• Attend daily internal notification meetings.
• Guide the Notification Coordinator and coordinate backup coverage.
• Adhere to health, GMP and safety policies as safety leader.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality assurance

Green belt

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Customer service

Collaboration

Decision making

Energy and execution

Education

Bachelors in industrial/manufacturing or QA preferred

Job description

Amcor is seeking a quality systems professional to support manufacturing operations in Des Moines, IA. You will manage the quality lab, investigate complaints, and drive cost-saving projects while ensuring GMP compliance and effective audits.

Responsibilities include maintaining notification systems, coordinating audits, and leading cross‑functional teams to improve processes and product quality. A relevant degree and 3+ years of manufacturing experience are preferred.