Quality & Safety Manager

American Society for Quality; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Leadership & Career Growth

Family-Owned Company

Direct Impact on Strategy & Operations

Shape the Future of Quality & Safety

Job summary

L&M Corrugated is seeking a Quality & Safety Manager to lead our quality and safety initiatives while shaping the future of our organization. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on presence on the production floor to influence culture, improve performance, and develop systems that keep our employees safe and our customers satisfied.

If you're passionate about solving complex problems and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in quality and safety programs within manufacturing.
• Strategic thinker who aligns initiatives with organizational goals.
• Hands-on leader present on the production floor, driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and safety initiatives and programs.
• Protect employees and ensure compliant operations across production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Investigate quality incidents and customer concerns; implement preventive actions.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including regulators and customers.

Skills

Quality Leadership

Safety Leadership

Cross-functional Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Actions

Continuous Improvement

Audits

Investigations

Communication Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Job description

Quality & Safety Manager

Full-Time | Leadership Position

Lead a Culture of Quality & Safety

Are you a leader who believes quality and safety are more than compliance, and that they are the foundation of a successful manufacturing operation?

L&M Corrugated is seeking a Quality & Safety Manager to lead our quality and safety initiatives while helping shape the future of our organization. This role combines strategic leadership with a hands-on presence on the production floor, giving you the opportunity to influence company culture, improve operational performance, and develop systems that keep our employees safe and our customers satisfied.

If you're passionate about building strong teams, solving complex problems, and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join L&M?

• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Opportunities for Leadership & Career Growth
• Family-Owned Company with a Team-Oriented Culture
• Direct Impact on Company Strategy & Operations
• Opportunity to Shape the Future of Quality & Safety

What this Candidate Looks Like

• Experienced leader with proven work managing quality and safety programs (manufacturing environment preferably).
• Strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture, align initiatives with organizational goals, and influence decision-making at the executive level.
• Hands-on and approachable leader who is present within the facility and comfortable engaging directly with production teams.
• Strong problem solver with expertise in root cause analysis, corrective actions, continuous improvement, and preventive measures.
• Customer-focused professional capable of handling quality concerns, audits, investigations, and difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism.
• Effective communicator who can build credibility and trust with employees, management, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
• Leader and mentor who develops accountability, ownership, and engagement throughout the organization.
• Drives a culture of continuous improvement while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and operational performance.
• Results-oriented leader who uses data and metrics to identify trends, prioritize actions, and achieve measurable improvements.

Key Characteristics

A successful candidate demonstrates:

• Executive presence and leadership maturity.
• Strong business acumen and operational understanding.
• Passion for quality excellence and workplace safety.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Confidence balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational needs.
• The ability to influence without relying solely on authority.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, safe, and engaged workplace culture.

Experience & Background

• Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing quality, safety, operations, or related discipline.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, safety programs, root cause methodologies, and corrective action processes.
• Experience conducting investigations related to quality incidents, customer complaints, non-conformances, safety incidents, and near misses.
• Comfortable interacting with customers, auditors, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership.
• Demonstrated success building and sustaining a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Build a Career with L&M

At L&M Corrugated, we believe quality and safety are everyone's responsibility. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by building systems, developing people, and creating a workplace where employees can succeed safely while delivering exceptional products to our customers.

We're looking for a leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on involvement and someone who isn't afraid to step onto the production floor, engage with employees, and lead by example.

If you're ready to help shape the future of quality and safety at a growing family-owned company, we'd love to hear from you.

EEO Statement

L&M Corrugated Container Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.