Quality Manager

Socket.dev; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging in Peru, Illinois is seeking an onsite Quality Control Manager to lead all quality activities on the plant floor. You will build and mentor a quality team across multiple shifts, partnering with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to resolve issues in real time.

The role requires 5+ years of quality leadership in manufacturing, a hands-on approach on the production floor, and strong problem-solving using data-driven methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Lead all quality activities within the plant, including incoming materials, in-process inspections, and finished goods
• Build, develop, and lead a team of quality technicians and inspectors across multiple shifts
• Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to identify and resolve quality issues in real time
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Monitor and improve key quality metrics (scrap, defects, customer complaints, first-pass yield)
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations
• Support and lead customer audits and quality system certifications
• Establish and maintain standard work, inspection processes, and documentation
• Act as the escalation point for quality concerns, including the authority to stop production when necessary

Skills

Quality leadership

Team leadership

Cross-functional

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven

Job description

Grow boldly with Pretium!

We’re looking for an onsite Quality Control Manager for our plant in Peru, Illinois, who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and knows how to balance high standards with real-world production demands.

In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind product quality on the plant floor—partnering closely with operations, leading a team of inspectors and technicians, and ensuring every product that leaves our facility meets both customer expectations and internal standards.

Who We Are:

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 21 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all quality activities within the plant, including incoming materials, in-process inspections, and finished goods
• Build, develop, and lead a team of quality technicians and inspectors across multiple shifts
• Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to identify and resolve quality issues in real time
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Monitor and improve key quality metrics (scrap, defects, customer complaints, first-pass yield)
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations
• Support and lead customer audits and quality system certifications
• Establish and maintain standard work, inspection processes, and documentation
• Act as the escalation point for quality concerns, including the authority to stop production when necessary

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (plastics or packaging preferred)
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, multi-shift operation
• Strong understanding of quality systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Experience working cross-functionally with plant leadership and influencing decision-making
• Comfortable being hands-on and present on the production floor
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate challenging situations with confidence

Why This Role Matters:

This role is critical to the success of the plant. You won’t just be maintaining quality standards, you’ll be shaping how quality shows up in daily operations, influencing plant performance, and helping build a culture where doing things the right way is non-negotiable.

What Success Looks Like:

• Reduced scrap and defect rates
• Improved first-pass yield and customer satisfaction
• Strong partnership with operations and plant leadership
• A well-trained, accountable, and engaged quality team
• Sustainable processes that prevent issues—not just react to them

If you’re someone who takes pride in getting it right the first time—and refuses to let quality slip, this is your kind of role.