Plant Quality Assurance Manager
- Pay
- $95,000 – $110,000 per year
- Location
- Champaign, IL
- Listed
- Yesterday
Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader - We are Silgan
Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is seeking a Plant Quality Assurance Manager to lead the Quality Management System and Food Safety Program at our Champaign, IL facility. In this key leadership role, you will ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, company, and food safety requirements while driving continuous improvement efforts that enhance product quality, reduce waste, improve customer satisfaction, and strengthen operational performance.
What we offer you
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Competitive salary: $95,000 - $110,000
- Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee events and recognition programs
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
What you will do
As the Plant Quality Assurance Manager you will
- Lead the plant's Quality Management System and Food Safety Program
- Ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, GMP, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
- Serve as Food Safety Team Leader and oversee food safety plans, risk assessments, and GMP programs
- Investigate customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Lead customer, supplier, and internal audits, ensuring timely closure of audit findings
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis
- Monitor process capability, quality metrics, and performance trends through data analysis and reporting
- Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to improve quality and operational performance
- Develop and coach quality team members while promoting a culture of quality, food safety, compliance, and workplace safety
What you'll need to have
- Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related field
- 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience
- 3+ years of leadership experience
- Experience with food safety programs, audits, compliance, and corrective actions
- Preferred experience in packaging manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, customer quality, and supplier quality
Why Silgan?
- Silgan is a Fortune 500 packaging company with manufacturing facilities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and delivering high-quality packaging solutions to leading consumer brands worldwide.
- Apply today and join Silgan Closures as our next Plant Quality Assurance Manager in Champaign, IL.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.
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