Senior Quality Manager

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies and principles to improve operational efficiency, quality, and process performance .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeShelbyville • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $110,900 - $147,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality leadership within regulated environments, focusing on Lean Methodologies, SQF, HACCP, and Quality Management Systems. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage customer escalations, and lead internal audits to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

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Lean Six SigmaSQF ComplianceQuality Management Systems (QMS)Data AnalysisRoot Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Quality LeadershipContinuous ImprovementAudit PreparationCorrective ActionProcess Performance EvaluationManufacturing Quality StandardsHACCP KnowledgeGMP KnowledgeCAPA ActivitiesProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCustomer-Facing SkillsCoaching and Training

Tools & Technologies

MinitabExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Industry Keywords

Food ProductionPharmaRegulated EnvironmentsQuality SystemsOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies and principles to improve operational efficiency, quality, and process performance
Direct plant-wide quality systems and compliance activities
Serve as the primary internal auditor for SQF and customer-specific audit readiness
Lead audit preparation, inspections, corrective action follow-up, and compliance activities
Ensure quality and food safety standards are executed and sustained
Manage customer escalations and quality concerns
Lead root cause analysis investigations and develop and implement corrective and preventive actions
Partner with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to reduce defects, improve process control, enhance operational performance, and drive cost-saving initiatives
Use data analysis and quality tools to identify trends, evaluate process performance, and support data-driven decisions
Audit, monitor, and determine manufacturing process and output quality against internal and regulatory standards
Test random samples of finished goods
Report process deviations and finished-goods defects and liaise with Quality Assurance to resolve problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
BA or equivalent plus 6 years related experience, or MA plus 4 years related experience
5–7+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing, packaging, food production, pharma, or other regulated environments
Experience managing customer complaints, escalations, root cause investigations, and CAPA activities
Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and audit readiness
Experience leading internal audits and maintaining compliance with quality and food safety standards
Lean Six Sigma knowledge; Green Belt-level preferred
Data analysis and continuous improvement experience
Proficiency with Minitab, Excel, and PowerPoint
Prior people leadership experience, including coaching, training, and managing direct reports
Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills
Ability to prioritize competing demands, drive quality culture, and work cross-functionally across plant operations
Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, problem solving, data analysis, Minitab, Lean Six Sigma, and A3 Structured Problem Solving
Must follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergen procedures related to Safe Quality Foods
Must report potentially unsafe conditions and customer complaints to a person of authority
Must participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation and benefits programs described as among the industry’s best
Reasonable accommodation available for qualified candidates
Inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process