Quality Team Lead

ProAmpac; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire bonus

Quarterly production bonuses

Quarterly attendance bonus

Job summary

ProAmpac in Hartford, Wisconsin is seeking a Quality Lead to supervise quality system compliance across extrusion, rewind, and press departments. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure adherence to ISO and food safety standards, and collaborate with internal teams to meet customer requirements.

The role leads quality testing, audits, and corrective actions while supporting supplier audits and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. Hartford Production Site, Monday–Friday 7am–3pm.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience in a quality assurance role.
• Associates or B.S. in quality-related field a plus.
• Training or lead experience preferred.
• SQF experience preferred.
• Six Sigma Belt certification a plus.
• Product or industry-specific machine experience.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• High school level mathematics.
• Troubleshooting/Problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality efforts across production departments, ensuring safety procedures, work instructions, and product specs are followed.
• Investigate internal and customer quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct testing, inspections, and audits to verify production data, product samples, incoming materials, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Develop testing procedures and quality metrics, train employees, track response times, and manage disposition of rejected materials.
• Support customer and supplier audits, document supplier claims, and drive continuous improvement via Lean/Six Sigma.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lead experience

Six Sigma

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Math skills

SQF experience

Product/industry knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Associates or Bachelors in quality field

Job description

2261 Innovation Way
Hartford, WI 53027, USA

• Pay or shift range: $25 USD to $28 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Looking for your next advancement opportunity in Quality Assurance? Join ProAmpac’s Hartford, WI Manufacturing site as the Quality Team Lead.

In this role, you’ll lead quality system compliance across our Extrusion, Rewind, and Press departments, ensuring processes meet ISO and food safety standards. You’ll also drive continuous improvement efforts and collaborate with internal teams to meet company and customer requirements.

Why ProAmpac:

ProAmpac is one of the fastest-growing global leaders in flexible packaging, driven by our core values of Impact, Involvement, Integrity, Innovation, and Intensity.

We invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package, including multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options, a 401(k), and generous paid time off. Our collaborative culture and commitment to continuous improvement have fueled our growth—and we’re looking for motivated individuals who are ready to grow their careers along with us.

Generous bonus programs: $2000 Hire Bonus, Quarterly Discretionary Production Bonuses & Quarterly Attendance Bonus.

Location: Hartford, WI Production Site

Hours: Monday – Friday | 7am – 3pm

Wage: $25 - $28/hour (BOE)

Quality Lead – Position Overview:

• Lead quality efforts in all production departments throughout the facility, ensuring employees follow safety procedures, work instructions, and product specifications.
• Investigate internal and customer quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct quality testing, inspections, and audits to verify production data, product samples, incoming materials, and corrective action effectiveness
• Develop testing procedures and quality metrics, train employees, track response times, and manage daily disposition and reporting of rejected materials.
• Support customer and supplier audits, document supplier claims, and drive continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration and Lean/Six Sigma principles.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Three years+ in a quality assurance position
• Associates or Bachelors Degree (B.S.) in Quality related field a plus (or equivalent experience)
• Training or Lead Experience Preferred
• SQF Experience Preferred
• Six Sigma Belt Certification a plus.
• Product or industry specific machine experience.
• Basic Mechanical Skills.
• High School Level Mathematics.
• Troubleshooting/Problem Solving Skills.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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