Quality Manager

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day. At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care. Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact. Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next. Job Summary TekniPlex is hiring a Quality Manager for our Manchester, NH facility. The Quality Manager works to deliver consistent quality of performance through the management of an effective Quality Management System, promotes a strong Quality culture within the business, and develops, through coaching and mentorship, the skills and experience of the Quality team. This position offers an annual salary range of $117,000 to $160,000, based on experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Acts as the Management representative for the site and is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the site QMS processes in line with the requirement of 13485:2016. Manage customer complaints process, non-conforming material process and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) implementation, and associated follow‑up activities. Develop, review, and approve QA documentation as related to general QA activities required within the site. Report on QMS performance to top management and recommend improvements based on trends and analysis of process performance. Develop strong customer relationships through professional, constructive, proactive communication on product, process and system quality requirements including change notifications and responsiveness to quality concerns. Ensure all manufacturing processes are verified or validated, monitored, and maintained in and maintained in line with customer requirements, FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulations. Lead internal and external audit programs, including notified body inspections. Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing Quality team, support their professional development and ensure alignment within the team against business objectives. Champion a Quality culture of Customer focus, proactively identifying and implementing process improvements and quality best practices across the business Manages the Quality budget and works with site management to deliver business objectives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business degree with a strong quality focus, or similar degree 10+ years of quality assurance management experience Experience working within FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 regulated environments is required Strong understanding of statistics, quality equipment, instruments and processes Good communication and interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy Prefer Six Sigma Black Belt certification Exceptional attention to detail Must be self-directed with leadership qualities Ability to travel up to 15% TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work‑life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it. Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates. Medical Coverage Prescription Drug Coverage Telemedicine Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance Short Term Disability (STD) Long Term Disability (LTD Voluntary Buy-Up LTD Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Critical Illness 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Daily Pay Business Travel Insurance Legal Plan Identity Protection Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete timecards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Company #J-18808-Ljbffr TekniPlex