Senior Manager, Total Quality Systems

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Total Quality Systems to lead and improve quality technology across manufacturing sites. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, IT, suppliers, and Quality teams to drive data-driven improvements, audits, and preventive actions.

The role requires hands-on expertise in SQL, Python, SPC, Lean Six Sigma, and advanced BI tools, with travel up to 50% and regular collaboration across global sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Quality Management Systems, or a related field.
• Five or more years of manufacturing experience in data analytics, database management, data quality, quality assurance, or a related data-driven discipline.
• Hands-on technical expertise with SQL database management, SQL queries and stored procedures, Python scripting, and dashboard/report development.
• Applied quality systems experience using SPC, process capability, Control Plans, Gauge R&R, FMEA, HACCP, GMPs, continuous improvement, and Lean Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve division quality systems, including Quality Assurance and SPC, customer complaints, supplier quality, HFI, and traceability.
• Monitor large databases, resolve errors and inconsistencies, identify root causes, and implement preventive actions.
• Lead onsite installation, qualification, calibration, and service of quality equipment, computers, and software.
• Assess system risks and guide plants in selecting quality equipment and technology.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL queries

Python scripting

Dashboard development

Quality systems

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Copilot

Teams

Excel

Minitab

JMP

InfinityQS

NWA

Job description

About Crown Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description:

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager, Total Quality Systems leads and improves division quality technology systems and supports manufacturing sites with equipment selection, qualification, installation, and service. This role partners with Operations, Engineering, IT, suppliers, and Quality teams across corporate and plant locations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own and improve division quality systems, including Quality Assurance and SPC, customer complaints, supplier quality, HFI, and traceability.
• Monitor large databases, resolve errors and inconsistencies, identify root causes, and implement preventive actions.
• Lead onsite installation, qualification, calibration, and service of quality equipment, computers, and software.
• Assess system risks and guide plants in selecting quality equipment and technology.

Job Requirements

• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate timely equipment service, calibration, and technology updates.
• Support audits and root cause investigations; drive corrective actions, best practices, and standard work across plants.
• Build and maintain SharePoint sites, dashboards, and reports that communicate quality metrics and business insights.
• Partner with IT on business applications, system upgrades, and security rollouts.
• Develop training materials, train plant teams on SPC and quality systems, and mentor quality systems support staff.
• Project management and supplier management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and AI tools, including Copilot, SharePoint 365, Power BI, Teams, and statistical software such as Minitab, JMP, InfinityQS, or NWA.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Physical Requirements Regularly sit, stand, walk, use hands, and reach; occasionally balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lift or move up to 30 pounds and perform work requiring close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions Work in both office and manufacturing environments, with possible exposure to moving equipment, vehicle traffic, temperature changes, and frequent loud noise.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Quality Management Systems, or a related field.
• Five or more years of manufacturing experience in data analytics, database management, data quality, quality assurance, or a related data-driven discipline.
• Hands-on technical expertise with SQL database management, SQL queries and stored procedures, Python scripting, and dashboard/report development.
• Applied quality systems experience using SPC, process capability, Control Plans, Gauge R&R, FMEA, HACCP, GMPs, continuous improvement, and Lean Six Sigma principles.

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What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
• Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity. Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Ready to go behind the scenes? With hundreds of maufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.