Lead, Quality Tech 2nd Shift

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at or visit

Key Responsibilities

• Be a quality presence throughout the shift on the production floor to provide support and follow up on any pending
• Actively participate in investigations and corrective actions related to produced items, documenting those activities as required and keeping site management informed on activities to eliminate future non-conformance.
• Initiate, coordinate and execute quality holds when product quality issues arise.
• Initiate SCARs to address and prevent the recurrence of issues when defective products are
• Collaborate with R&D team to investigate and find solutions related to issues with product
• Assist the Quality Manager in procurement of lab materials and supplies, management of laboratory and chemical inventories in order to meet quality system, customer and industry standards.
• Assist in managing the retain
• Perform and document laboratory testing related to research and development as
• Participate in site ISR and inspection plan reviews and when appropriate inspection plan creation and quality signoffs in ISR
• Perform incoming, lab and production inspections for the
• Update and maintain SAP QM section as needed for inspections and certificates of
• Represent the Company in meetings with customers and vendors in the discussions involving quality-related
• Ensure proper documentation of all quality related functions such as non-conformance, customer complaints, inspections, audits, etc.
• Cross-shift collaboration via comprehensive shift change notes indicating ongoing issues, items on hold and pending
• Perform and support regular, systematic line
• Provide details of quality findings and actions during
• Support company policies, rules, procedures and safety
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Degree
• Must have working knowledge of various weights and measures
• Working knowledge of dimensional inspection gauges
• SAP experience
• Laboratory experience
• Must possess ability to perform math computations of manufacturer’s specifications
• Ability to stand 8-12 hours
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language as pertaining to job-related responsibilities
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Strong work ethic
• Strong ability to work independently
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of progressive QA experience

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position is $30.50/hour plus .50 cents 2nd shift differential. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.