Quality Manager
Pretium Packaging · Hazleton, PA · 1 wk ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
About Us
Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 21 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Define product specifications, control plans, and validation processes
- Implement monitoring systems and continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyze trends and data to proactively improve performance
- Lead food safety systems, documentation, and training
- Manage HACCP plans and critical control points
- Ensure all materials and finished goods meet strict safety standards
- Lead, coach, and develop the quality team
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain
- 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
Requirements
- Experience leading quality in a manufacturing environment (rigid plastics preferred but not required)
- A bachelor’s degree in quality engineering or quality management
- 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
- Data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Cause Mapping, root cause analysis, FMEA, statistical process control, validation, and change management