Quality Manager

Ardagh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging is seeking a Quality Manager to drive quality program development and ensure compliance with company standards. You will support internal clients and lead quality initiatives across departments.

This role requires a BA/BS in Quality Management, 5 years of management experience, and Lean/Six Sigma training. Join Ardagh and contribute to a culture focused on accountability, quality improvement, and employee success.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in quality.
• Strong technical aptitude for manufacturing processes.
• SQF certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Support internal customers through quality program improvements.
• Manage compliance to internal and external audits.
• Lead quality events at manufacturing locations.

Skills

Management experience

Lean/Six Sigma training

Technical aptitude

Statistical capabilities

Documentation organization

Education

BA/BS in Quality management

Job description

Role Description

Provide development and support of the Quality program to ensure achievement of Ardagh corporate and plant strategic quality goals communicating emerging trends and risks to drive success.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Support

• Support internal customers through increased focus on quality program and improvements.
• Provide service and support for quality systems, GMP/Housekeeping, audits and procedural compliance.
• Provide quality training and support to employees at all levels, as needed.
• Provide internal support for problem solving and implementation of quality improvements.
• Manage the refinement and improvement of Corporate and Plant Quality procedures to meet strategic needs.
• Manage compliance to internal/external audits and assist with strategy to ensure success.
• Lead quality events at manufacturing locations when requested.
• Maintain procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation to ensure compliance
• Build accountability and promote quality culture across departments
• Liaison for plants quality and corporate to ensure alignment
• Data entry into customers’ required systems or portals

Customers/Commercial/Supply Chain

• Customer/Supplier audit, specification and documentation support
• Review of customer/supplier contract language as needed for quality and technical capability, alignment to our business.

Regulatory/Legal

• Regulatory documentation assembly, storage, revision and distribution to customers annually and as requested.
• Interface with Legal and R&D on documentation and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Quality management or related field
• 5 years management experience
• Lean/Six Sigma training
• Industry experience - minimum 5 years
• Strong technical aptitude for manufacturing process
• Advanced statistical capabilities.
• SQF certification
• Documentation organization and administration

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.
Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!
Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.
The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $110,900.00 and $166,300.00 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.