Quality Manager

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k with 6% match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a Quality Manager at our Fort Dodge, IA plant to lead the quality assurance policies and procedures, maintain strong customer relationships, and direct the plant’s continuous improvement initiatives. This leadership role supports operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

You will direct plant activities to ensure quality procedures, oversee quality control software training and records, and build cross‑functional collaboration with operations, maintenance,

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in quality control in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Continuous Improvement, and quality systems management.
• Proficiency with Windows, ERP systems, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Direct plant activities to ensure administrative quality procedures.
• Quality Control Software training, maintenance, and record control.
• Lead the plant’s continuous improvement program and quality control software.
• Maintain quality records, forms, and equipment.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Quality control

Statistical Process Control

Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional

ERP systems

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Windows

Spreadsheets

Data analysis tools

ERP systems

Job description

Silgan Containers is hiring a Quality Manager at our Fort Dodge, IA plant. This position plays a critical leadership role in facilitating the plant’s quality assurance policies and procedures, maintaining customer relationships, and directing plant continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join Silgan

• Excellent salary with annual merit increases.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Access to specialized health programs, such as diabetes and hypertension management, as well as optional pet insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• A culture built on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do as the Quality Manager

• Direct plant activities to ensure administrative quality procedures.
• Quality Control Software training, maintenance, and record control.
• Lead the plant’s continuous improvement program and quality control software.
• Maintain quality records, forms, and equipment.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience in quality control in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Continuous Improvement, and quality systems management.
• Proficiency with Windows, ERP systems, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, engineering, and customers.

Who We Are

Silgan Containersis the largest subsidiary ofSilgan Holdingsand America’s foremostmetal food packaging producer. We are rethinking how to make the metal food can through increasedrecycled content,modern process overhauls,renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

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-will” basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging. If you are interested in exploring opportunities with our Silgan Dispensing division,

Job Aid on How to Apply

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.