Technical Director

Green Bay Packaging; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a senior quality leader to direct the organization's quality strategy, including product safety, laboratory operations, process improvement, and customer support. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, customers and suppliers to solve problems, build a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Lead the quality team and drive supplier quality and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Paper Science, Quality, Packaging Eng, Business)
• 10+ years in quality, laboratory or technical management
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, SPC, ISO, food safety, control plans, and CI methodologies
• Proven leadership, planning, performance management and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the division's Quality Management System, Product Safety and Quality Plan, laboratory operations, and compliance programs
• Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
• Drive improvements in manufacturing process capability, product performance, and quality using data analysis and root cause analysis
• Lead and develop the technical and quality team, building capabilities and succession plans
• Partner with Manufacturing, Sales, Customer Service, customers and suppliers to resolve challenges and identify improvement opportunities
• Oversee customer complaint investigations and corrective actions, ensuring timely communication and sustainable solutions

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Quality systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paper Science or related

Job description

Description

Lead the organization's quality strategy, including product safety, laboratory operations, process improvement, customer support, and compliance. Drive improvements in quality systems, processes, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction while developing a high-performing team. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, customers, and suppliers to solve problems, identify opportunities, and build a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the division's Quality Management System, Product Safety and Quality Plan, laboratory operations, and compliance programs.
• Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing process capability, product performance, and quality using data analysis, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving.
• Lead and develop the technical and quality team, building capabilities and succession plans that support future business needs.
• Serve as a key technical partner to Manufacturing, Sales, Customer Service, customers, and suppliers to resolve challenges and identify improvement opportunities.
• Oversee customer complaint investigations and corrective actions, ensuring timely communication and sustainable solutions.
• Strengthen supplier quality processes to improve raw material performance and reduce quality-related risk.
• Provide leadership for laboratory testing, technical studies, quality assurance activities, and special projects.
• Partner across Operations, Maintenance, Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain to improve quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and business performance.
• Lead training, technology implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Paper Science, Quality, Packaging Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of quality, laboratory, or technical management experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, SPC, ISO, food safety, control plans, and continuous improvement/problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven leadership, planning, performance management, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, and company matching 401(k).

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

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