Quality Manager

Quality ManagerHoffmaster is where tradition meets innovation. For decades, we've been a trusted name in foodservice products but what truly sets us apart is our people. We're a team of problem-solvers, creators, and collaborators who are passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape experiences people enjoy every day. With a strong legacy and a forward-thinking mindset, we're driven by creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. If you're looking to elevate your career with a company that's constantly evolving, you'll fit right in here.From paper plates and napkins to paper straws, party supplies, and food wrap, Hoffmaster is a leader in the tableware industry.What truly sets us apart is our people: Here your ideas don't just get heard, they help shape what's next. Your growth is supported, your contributions are valued, and your work plays a role in creating moments people enjoy every day.Create. Collaborate. Elevate ….your dining table and your career!Lead quality. Champion food safety. Drive continuous improvement.Are you a quality-focused leader who thrives on building strong food safety programs, improving manufacturing processes, and driving operational excellence? We're looking for a Quality Manager to lead product quality and food safety initiatives while helping ensure the highest standards across our manufacturing operations.In this role, you'll provide leadership for quality systems, food safety compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll partner cross-functionally with Operations, Production, and external customers to strengthen quality performance, resolve issues proactively, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement throughout the facility.How You Will Make an Impact:Lead quality and food safety programs by overseeing compliance, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facilityServe as the facility SQF Practitioner and HACCP team member to ensure adherence to food safety standards and regulatory requirementsDrive audit readiness and compliance by managing internal and external audits, inspections, documentation, and training programsStrengthen product quality performance through root cause analysis, nonconformance management, and corrective action implementationPartner cross-functionally with Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support quality and food safety objectivesLead customer and supplier quality interactions including complaint resolution, inspections, and ongoing quality communicationDevelop and deliver training programs that build employee awareness and ownership of quality and food safety standardsSupport operational excellence by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve consistency, and enhance manufacturing performanceDrive continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems, food safety, and process optimizationThe Essentials:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Sciences, or a related fieldMinimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality Management roleStrong knowledge of food safety programs including HACCP, Food Defense, and Food Fraud preventionExperience leading quality systems within a manufacturing environmentStrong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication, leadership, and training capabilitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteSQF Practitioner CertificationOptional but Impressive:Six Sigma certification or Lean manufacturing experienceExperience supporting multi-site manufacturing operationsBackground in food manufacturing or regulated production environmentsExperience leading customer quality audits and supplier quality initiativesProven success driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency programsWe invite all qualified applicants to apply, including individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io