Quality Manager

dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan Jul 30, 2026 Job Description Liquibox Quality Manager Lester Prairie Requisition ID: 55526 Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit Job Details Shift: Morning - Monday - Friday - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pay Rate: $125,000 Position Overview The Quality Manager is a leadership role dedicated to maintaining and improving the capability of the facility to safely deliver the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost through the application of an effective quality system. The Quality Manager reports directly to the site Plant Manager along with functional reporting to the Liquibox Director of Quality. The incumbent will take direction and objective setting from both. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Follow and ensure that all Key Operating Procedures are upheld, including but not limited to: Company and facility Policies. Safety - LTCT; use of proper PPE; adherence to all applicable safety rules. Quality - PQCT, Injection molded and assembled product, and Inspection procedures. SOPs - Methods for performing work. Good Manufacturing Practices. Work as a valuable Team member to accomplish business goals and objectives: Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities for quality issues or customer complaints in a timely manner. Revise quality control plans to reflect decision‑making protocol for out‑of‑control conditions and fit‑for‑use acceptance criteria, as applicable. Support R&D studies relating to process improvement. Ensure compliance with MOC process and IPPAAR/PPAP submissions, ISO reviews and approvals. Lead relevant sections of APQP process. Ensure compliance to specifications of raw materials. Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Communicate with customers in product quality specifications, testing, conformance and COA requirements. Visit customers and/or suppliers in support of new product launches, qualifications, issue resolution. Supervision of Quality Department: Serve as supervisor, mentor, and coach for quality personnel. Process payroll and vacation submissions for quality personnel. Direct daily priorities and initiatives for quality personnel. Plan and coordinate training for area resources. Work with Plant Manager to define measures and goals for quality performance and communicate status with individuals and team for driving improvement. Supervise the Quality Team Lead for determining disposition of returned and internal suspect product with focus on effective product containment, reduction and elimination of reoccurrence. Manage internal holds and disposition of scrap materials through WMS and Oracle and provide outward communication to plant daily. Use statistical methods to drive preventative measures in production processes, continuous improvement of the quality and food safety. Serve as point of contact to conduct audits as required to maintain certifications and company good standing for IMS, FDA and customer audits. As ISO Practitioner, manage site's Quality Management systems, including: Create quality test methods and operating procedures. Ensure relevancy of quality control plans, PQCT, and FMEA documentation. Serve as HACCP Coordinator, leadership role of Food Safety Team. Plan and lead food safety and GMP Audits. Participate in Quality peer meetings. Other responsibilities and projects as assigned. Qualifications Education required: High Diploma, mandatory. Bachelor's Degree and Six Sigma Black Belt, preferred. Specific skills : Molding experience required Injection molding experience preferred Supervision experience required with ability to effectively manage, motivate, and lead team with clear communication and company vision. Excellent knowledge of SPC, formal SQF (or equivalent) and HACCP training. Familiar with process improvement tools, including Pareto, root cause analysis, flow charting, histograms, control charts, APQP, Gage R&R, SPC, A3. Strong ability to read and interpret product specifications, customer requirements, regulatory documentation. Certifications: Preferred Membership & Experience with: SQF Practitioner, HACCP Certified, American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Manager ofQuality/Operational Excellence, Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor. Computer experience and software: Proficiency with all Microsoft programs, Oracle, WMS, Minitab. Competency Statements Act: Safely, Responsibly and Ethically Develop: Positive, Collaborative Teams and Healthy Work Environments. Deliver: Timely, Innovative and Sustainable Focused Solutions. Drive: Quality in Products, Service, and Attainment of Professional Goals. Integrate: Core Values of Commitment, Responsibility, and Innovation into all aspects of work. Business Acumen- Communication Judgment- Critical Thinking - Decision Making- Planning and Strategy Leadership-Coaching and Development - Ability to coach and lead others Change Management- Accountability Work Environment Manufacturing Plant. Climate Controlled. Benefits and Perks 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discounts Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid elder care Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Requisition id: 55526 Relocation: Yes Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Information at a Glance WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR? It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr