Quality Manager

Quality Control ManagerGrow boldly with Pretium!We're looking for an onsite Quality Control Manager for our plant in Salt Lake City, Utah, who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and knows how to balance high standards with real-world production demands.In this role, you'll be 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.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 21 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.What You'll Do:Lead all quality activities within the plant, including incoming materials, in-process inspections, and finished goodsBuild, develop, and lead a team of quality technicians and inspectors across multiple shiftsPartner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to identify and resolve quality issues in real timeDrive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)Monitor and improve key quality metrics (scrap, defects, customer complaints, first-pass yield)Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulationsSupport and lead customer audits and quality system certificationsEstablish and maintain standard work, inspection processes, and documentationAct as the escalation point for quality concerns, including the authority to stop production when necessaryWhat We're Looking For:5+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (plastics or packaging preferred)Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, multi-shift operationStrong understanding of quality systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)Experience working cross-functionally with plant leadership and influencing decision-makingComfortable being hands-on and present on the production floorStrong problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindsetExcellent communication skills and the ability to navigate challenging situations with confidenceWhy This Role Matters:This role is critical to the success of the plant. You won't just be maintaining quality standards, you'll be shaping how quality shows up in daily operations, influencing plant performance, and helping build a culture where doing things the right way is non-negotiable.What Success Looks Like:Reduced scrap and defect ratesImproved first-pass yield and customer satisfactionStrong partnership with operations and plant leadershipA well-trained, accountable, and engaged quality teamSustainable processes that prevent issues—not just react to themIf you're someone who takes pride in getting it right the first time—and refuses to let quality slip, this is your kind of role.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.