What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at PRETIUM?
Grow boldly with Pretium!
We’re looking for an onsite Quality Manager for our plant in Aurora, Illinois 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.
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 16 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 and maintain robust GMP and quality systems
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate defects
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 preferred but not required)
- A bachelor’s degree in quality engineering or quality management
- 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