Quality & Sustainability Lead

Little Rapids Corporation; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Rapids Corporation in Wisconsin seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System (QMS), sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance across multiple paper manufacturing sites. You will drive quality performance, support operational excellence, and ensure adherence to ISO, FSC, SFI, FDA, HACCP, and other standards while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of leadership in quality, compliance, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Environmental/Sustainability Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality, compliance, or manufacturing leadership within the paper or packaging industry preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory compliance, and audit processes.
• Experience with ISO, FSC, SFI, HACCP/SQF, FDA, ISCC, and other sustainability or quality certifications strongly preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), including quality policies, standards, procedures, and document control systems.
• Manage sustainability programs and track progress toward energy, water, waste, and certification goals across all facilities.
• Monitor and report quality and sustainability KPIs, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives with operations teams.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure compliance with ISO, FSC, SFI, FDA, HACCP, and other regulatory or customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison for customer quality concerns, complaints, audits, and corrective action responses.
• Oversee supplier and external quality alignment to ensure consistent product and process performance.
• Maintain SOPs, specifications, work instructions, compliance training records, and KPI dashboards to support operational effectiveness.
• Audit processes, identify gaps, and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve compliance and performance.
• Develop and mentor the Quality team through training, certifications, and career development opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, and Leadership teams to support business objectives and operational excellence.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Sustainability & Environmental Steward

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

CAPA (Corrective Actions)

Leadership

Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality/Engineering/Related field

Job description

Little Rapids Corporation in Wisconsin seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System (QMS), sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance across multiple paper manufacturing sites. You will drive quality performance, support operational excellence, and ensure adherence to ISO, FSC, SFI, FDA, HACCP, and other standards while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of leadership in quality, compliance, or