Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We’relooking for anonsiteQuality Control Managerfor our plant inHillsborough, NJ,who thrives in afast-paced manufacturing environmentand knows how to balancehigh standardswith real-world production demands.

In this role,you’llbe the driving force behind product quality on the plant floor—partnering closely with operations, leading a team of inspectors and technicians, and ensuring every product that leaves our facility meets both customer expectations and internal standards.

About Us:

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 24 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.

Drive Quality Excellence:

• Develop and execute quality strategies aligned with plant and company goals

• Establish andmaintainrobust GMP and quality systems

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions toeliminatedefects

Lead Audits & Compliance:

• Own internal, customer, and third-party audits

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards

• Maintain audit readiness at all times

Strengthen Processes & Systems:

• Define product specifications, control plans, and validation processes

• Implement monitoring systems and continuous improvement initiatives

• Analyze trends and data to proactively improve performance

Own Food Safety Programs:

• Lead food safety systems, documentation, and training

• Manage HACCP plans and critical control points

• Ensure all materials and finished goods meet strict safety standards

Develop People & Culture:

• Lead, coach, and develop the quality team

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain

• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like:

• Consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant products

• Strong audit performance with minimal findings

• Reduced customer complaints and internal defects

• A proactive, engaged quality culture across the plant

What You Bring:

• Experience leading quality in a manufacturing environment (rigid plastics, food, packaging, chemicals preferredbut notrequired)

• A bachelor’s degree in quality engineering, quality management

  or related

• Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and audit processes

• Experience with food safety programs (HACCP, audits, compliance)

• Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional partners

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Higher

• Data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills

• Proficient in Cause Mapping, root cause analysis, FMEA, statistical process control, validation, and change management

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish preferred

You should be proficient in:

• Language: Spanish
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)