Quality Manager – Corrugated & Packaging

The People Placers; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus after 1 year

Job summary

The People Placers is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in Camden, NJ to hire an experienced Quality Manager. You will oversee the plant's quality program, drive customer and supplier quality, audits, testing, and corrective actions, while supporting safety and continuous improvement.

As a key member of the plant management team, you will lead 5S, maintain ISO 9001 alignment, manage audits, and work with vendors to resolve material-related quality issues.

Qualifications

• Experience managing plant quality programs in packaging/manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001.
• FSC/SFI standards knowledge.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of the plant's quality program.
• Interpret specifications and translate to manufacturing standards.
• Establish inspection, testing and QA methodologies.
• Manage customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers on quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain QMS procedures and forms.
• Conduct in-process checks and testing.
• Lead internal and third-party quality audits.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance and safety adherence.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

ISO 9001

FSC/SFI

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Job description

Salary: $85,000 – $125,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Bonus: Eligible for bonus after 1 full year

About the Opportunity

The People Placers is working with a well-established manufacturing company with more than 60 years of experience providing innovative packaging solutions to leading global brands.

The company specializes in the design and manufacturing of rigid set boxes, folding cartons, corrugated packaging and displays, and thermoformed products. With a wide range of manufacturing capabilities under one roof, the organization is committed to delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong customer relationships.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to oversee the plant’s quality program and help drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing operation.

Position Overview

The Quality Manager will be responsible for the daily management of all aspects of the plant’s quality program, including customer and supplier quality, internal quality systems, audits, testing, corrective actions, and quality performance improvement.

As a member of the plant management team, this individual will also contribute to overall plant operations, with a particular focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration of the plant’s quality program.
• Interpret customer specifications and translate requirements into manufacturing standards.
• Establish inspection, testing, and customer-specific quality methodologies.
• Manage customer complaints and track corrective actions through resolution.
• Work with suppliers to establish and maintain quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain QMS procedures, work instructions, and forms.
• Perform and document in-process quality checks and testing.
• Conduct incoming inspection and testing of raw materials.
• Track and report monthly quality metrics, including customer, internal, and vendor issues.
• Maintain working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.
• Support FSC/SFI compliance and related requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and employee training related to the QMS.
• Lead monthly internal quality audits and third-party QMS/facility audits.
• Investigate and respond to customer and internal quality issues.
• Work with vendors to address material-related quality concerns.
• Lead the plant’s 5S program.
• Participate in safety team activities.
• Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with established safety, quality, GMP, and company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Quality Management or Quality Supervisory experience within a printing or packaging manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Working knowledge of FSC/SFI standards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes, inspections, testing, and corrective actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive, customer‑focused approach.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to contribute to overall plant objectives.
• $85,000 – $125,000 salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Eligible for bonus after 1 full year
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing organization and take ownership of the plant’s quality function