Quality Manager

Silgan Containers; Breinigsville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent base salary

Comprehensive benefits

401k retirement savings with 6% match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Breinigsville, PA is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control at our manufacturing facility. This hands-on plant leadership role requires partnering with production teams, driving improvements, and ensuring products consistently meet customer and company standards.

The position focuses on maintaining robust quality systems, guiding SPC initiatives, preparing for audits, managing customer quality concerns, and delivering measurable quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• At least 3 years of quality control or quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience supporting manufacturing quality systems, procedures, documentation, and audits.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to provide quality direction to employees across plant operations.
• Knowledge of measuring and inspection instruments.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, raw materials, finished products, and product identification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain plant quality assurance and quality control procedures, policies, records, and documentation.
• Drive the plant’s continuous improvement and Statistical Process Control (SPC) program.
• Provide quality leadership and direction to hourly and salaried employees regarding quality control procedures.
• Prepare the manufacturing facility for internal and external quality audits and food safety compliance.
• Manage customer quality concerns, complaints, reports, and corrective actions while building strong customer relationships.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and make informed decisions regarding product quality and risk.
• Maintain quality control software, including GainSeeker training, system maintenance, and record control.
• Maintain and support quality inspection and measuring equipment.
• Monitor quality forms, records, material identification, chemical logs, sanitation requirements, and controlled process changes.
• Process quality-related vendor claims and coordinate resolution of raw material concerns.
• Work closely with production and plant leadership to identify quality issues and support improvements throughout the manufacturing process.

Skills

Quality leadership

SPC knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GainSeeker

Job description

Quality Manager

Silgan Containers – Breinigsville, Pennsylvania

Silgan Containers is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control activities at our manufacturing facility in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. This is a hands‑on plant leadership opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working closely with production teams, improving manufacturing processes, maintaining strong quality systems, and ensuring products consistently meet customer and company standards.

As the Quality Manager, you will oversee plant quality procedures, lead continuous improvement and Statistical Process Control (SPC) efforts, prepare the facility for quality and food safety audits, manage customer quality concerns, and help drive quality performance throughout the manufacturing operation.

What We Offer You:

Join a manufacturing team where quality has a direct impact on our customers, products, and daily plant operations. You will have the opportunity to lead the quality function while working closely with plant leadership, production employees, customers, and other partners.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent base salary based on experience, education, skills, and market factors

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with a 6% employer match

• 15 paid vacation days plus 10 paid holidays annually

• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

• Wellness programs, telemedicine, employee assistance resources, employee discounts, and optional pet insurance

• Long-term career stability with a leading metal packaging manufacturer

• Hands‑on leadership opportunity with significant visibility across plant operations

• Safety‑focused manufacturing environment through our Drive to Zero Injuries initiative

What You Will Do:

As the Quality Manager, you will lead the plant’s quality assurance systems and processes while partnering closely with manufacturing teams to maintain product quality, support continuous improvement, and resolve quality issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and maintain plant quality assurance and quality control procedures, policies, records, and documentation

• Drive the plant’s continuous improvement and Statistical Process Control (SPC) program

• Provide quality leadership and direction to hourly and salaried employees regarding quality control procedures

• Prepare the manufacturing facility for internal and external quality, quality systems, and food safety audits

• Manage customer quality concerns, complaints, reports, and corrective actions while building strong customer relationships

• Monitor manufacturing processes and make informed decisions regarding product quality and risk

• Maintain quality control software, including GainSeeker training, system maintenance, and record control

• Maintain and support quality inspection and measuring equipment

• Monitor quality forms, records, material identification, chemical logs, sanitation requirements, and controlled process changes

• Process quality‑related vendor claims and coordinate resolution of raw material concerns

• Work closely with production and plant leadership to identify quality issues and support improvements throughout the manufacturing process

What You Need to Bring:

The ideal candidate combines hands‑on manufacturing quality experience with strong leadership, problem‑solving, communication, and continuous improvement skills.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is a plus

• At least 3 years of quality control or quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Experience supporting manufacturing quality systems, procedures, documentation, and audits

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to provide quality direction to employees across plant operations

• Knowledge of measuring and inspection instruments

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, raw materials, finished products, and product identification

Who We Are:

Silgan Containers is a leading producer of metal food packaging in North America. Our manufacturing teams support the production of packaging used by well‑known consumer brands while focusing on quality, operational excellence, sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement.

_ LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER _

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at‑w‑i‑l‑l” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.