Regional Quality Assurance Manager

Pratt Industries; Allentown (Lehigh County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

Full benefits package

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Regional Quality Assurance Manager to oversee and enhance the Quality Management System. This role involves substantial travel (60%) to ensure compliance with quality standards across multiple sites, including flexible films and paper packaging operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in quality management, a commitment to continuous improvement, and exceptional communication skills. Benefits include a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in flexible films manufacturing and converting processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and FSSC 22000.

Responsibilities

• Support safety as a top priority in training and compliance.
• Lead quality efforts across regional sites.
• Ensure product quality and engage in continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Management experience in flexible films manufacturing and converting

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience converting paper packaging

Desire to drive improvements

Results oriented

Job description

Regional Quality Assurance Manager

Pratt Specialties is seeking a talented, energetic quality professional to improve, promote, and sustain the Quality Management System at Pratt Specialties.

The role is home‑based in the Allentown, PA area and requires domestic travel to Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Ohio Valley; some travel to the west coast may be required. Approximately 60% travel will be required.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Quality Assurance and Manufacturing

Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Support safety as a top priority in training, job design and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the quality effort to a regional set of sites.
• Be capable of adding value and expertise in the flexible film and paper packaging converting areas in applicable locations.
• the company's compliance with ISO 90001 & FSSC 22000 (Food Safety).
• Flexible films manufacturing and paper packaging converting operations.
• ISO 9001 certification.
• FSSC 22000 (Food Safety).
• Internal audits.
• Document Change System.
• Measuring and test system calibration.
• Non‑Conforming material system.
• Drive results of quality Manufacturing.
• Critically assess these systems and lead the organization to meaningful improvements.
• Create documentation where applicable to ensure ISO/BRC and other regulatory requirements.
• Review product testing data, plant scrap data and customer complaints to determine areas that require improvement; drive that improvement when necessary.
• Lead and participate in cross‑functional efforts related to product quality, corrective actions and other teams related to the quality scope.
• Lead quality staff on performance of quality metrics of shrink and waste & developing key manufacturing metrics.
• Expert in root cause analysis methods, statistical process control.
• Drive plant accountabilities in the areas of: tracking vendor performance, resolution and disposition of customer complaints, investigating critical quality defects on in‑process and finished products, generation and analysis of quality data and report.
• Focus on plant‑wide issues and inter‑plant initiatives including developing synergies and business opportunities to optimize other manufacturing plants.
• Ensure product quality. Establish and manage systems for “right first time” performance and incorporate this philosophy in the continuous improvement teams.
• Create a culture where quality is fun and part of the process, not overhead.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Quality Management experience in flexible films manufacturing and converting, e.g., stretch and bubble films, including product knowledge, manufacturing operations and ability to monitor and improve correct film making processes.
• Experience converting paper packaging (paper bags, flooring products and sheeted paper).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and FSSC 22000 (Food Safety).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to drive improvements (project management / leadership experience).
• Results oriented with the capability of balancing multiple tasks and priorities.

Mathematical Skills

• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.

Physical Demands

• Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• Employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre‑Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, childbearing and parental leave.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid paternity leave.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Disability insurance.
• Child care support.

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.