Quality Manager

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Medical coverage

401k with match

Vacation days (15) & holidays (10)

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career stability

Leadership visibility

Dr ive to Zero Injuries

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a Quality Manager for our Breinigsville, PA facility. You will lead the plant's quality assurance and control activities, partner with production teams, and drive continuous improvement and SPC initiatives to ensure products meet customer and company standards.

You will oversee audits, manage customer quality concerns, and mentor staff. This hands‑on leadership role offers visibility across plant operations and a commitment to safety in a metal packaging environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• 3+ years in quality control/assurance in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SPC and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant QA/QC procedures, policies, records, and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and SPC programs.
• Provide quality leadership to hourly and salaried staff.
• Prepare facility for internal and external audits.
• Manage customer quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and leadership to improve quality across operations.
• Maintain quality inspection equipment and software like GainSeeker.

Skills

Quality management

SPC

Leadership

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma

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-will" 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.