Saunders Quality Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains quality standards and procedures specific to converting operations (slitting, die-cutting, laminating, rewinding, and packaging).
• Leads quality systems compliance including ISO 9001 or applicable industry standards; manages internal and external audits.
• Oversees Incoming Material Inspection, In-Process Inspection, First Article Inspections (FAI), and Final Inspection processes for converted products.
• Drives FMEA, DMAIC, PPAP, and NPI processes in coordination with operations and engineering teams.
• Manages non-conforming material (NCM) processes including disposition, root cause analysis, and corrective action (CAPA).
• Maintains and continuously improves the Quality Manual, work instructions, and inspection criteria for converting processes.
• Trains and coaches production and quality team members on quality standards, inspection methods, and continuous improvement tools.
• Prepares quality performance reports including KPIs, defect trends, yield metrics, and customer satisfaction data.
• PARTNERS WITH SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMS TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER QUALITY CONCERNS PROMPTLY AND PROFESSIONALLY.
• SUPPORTS QUALIFICATION ACTIVITIES (IQ/OQ/PQ) FOR NEW OR MODIFIED CONVERTING EQUIPMENT.
• MANAGES SUPPLIER QUALITY PERFORMANCE AND WORKS WITH SUPPLIERS TO RESOLVE MATERIAL AND SPECIFICATION-RELATED ISSUES.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of quality management experience in a converting, flexible packaging, or industrial manufacturing environment.

Skills That Will Make You Successful

• NPI, FMEA, DMAIC, and PPAP processes
• Process Capability (CpK) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• ISO 9001 Auditing / Internal Audits
• Gage R&R and measurement system analysis
• 8D Problem Solving
• Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Fishbone / Cause & Effect Diagram
• Risk Analysis and risk mitigation
• Knowledge of converting processes: slitting, die-cutting, laminating, rewinding
• Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS) software and Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a manufacturing environment.
• This role routinely uses standard manufacturing equipment, as well as standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Repetitive use of hands/dexterity to handle and control various manufacturing related tools/controls.
• Standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and stairs.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Close and distant vision, accurate color perception, and peripheral vision are critical.

Target Base Compensation

• Range: $115,000 - $120,000 annually/DOE.