Quality Manager

About the role

Grow boldly with Pretium! We’re looking for an onsite Quality Control Manager for our plant in St Louis, MO, someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and knows how to balance high standards with real-world production demands.

Drive Quality Excellence

• Develop and execute quality strategies aligned with plant and company goals
• Establish and maintain robust GMP and quality systems
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate defects
• Own internal, customer, and third-party audits
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards
• Maintain audit readiness at all times

Strengthen Processes & Systems

• Define product specifications, control plans, and validation processes
• Implement monitoring systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze trends and data to proactively improve performance

Develop People & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop the quality team
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant products
• Strong audit performance with minimal findings
• Reduced customer complaints and internal defects
• A proactive, engaged quality culture across the plant

What You Bring

• 7+ years experience leading quality in a manufacturing environment (rigid plastics, food, packaging, chemicals preferred but not required)
• A bachelor’s degree in quality engineering, quality management or related
• Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and audit processes
• Experience with food safety programs (HACCP, audits, compliance)
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional partners
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Higher (a plus)
• Data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Cause Mapping, root cause analysis, FMEA, statistical process control, validation, and change management
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; Spanish a plus