Manager I, Quality

Smurfit Westrock Company

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
  • 5 to 10 years of work-related manufacturing experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging teams.
  • Proven problem-solving skills with a track record of success.
  • Thorough knowledge of quality standards and methodologies.
  • Ability to learn proprietary and enterprise software.
  • Preferred certifications in quality training such as Six Sigma, ISO Certification.

Responsibilities

  • Review and execute standard operating procedures at the facility.
  • Coordinate and conduct various audits (internal, customer, supplier).
  • Serve as the management representative for ISO 9001:2015.
  • Manage the mill's Quality Management System effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and customer requirements.
  • Investigate complaints and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with production managers to enhance product quality.

Benefits

  • Relocation support available.
  • Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art enterprise technology.
  • Involvement in ISO 9001:2015 certification processes.
  • Access to tools and training for staff development in quality management.
  • Potential for professional growth in a manufacturing environment.
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID

ATR65682

Posting Job Title

Quality Manager

Locations

FL Jacksonville Seminole Mill

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

10-Aug-2026

Relocation Support

Yes

Description & Requirements

OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY:

As a Quality Manager you will ensure that quality standards are met and maintained by understanding, implementing, and enforcing customer, regulatory, and Smurfit Westrock processes, policies, and procedures. As a Quality Manager, you will be accountable for internal and external quality complaint resolution, execution of audits, ISO 9001:2015 registration, product liability, and ensuring efficient and smooth operations within the production facility.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK

  • Review, approve, and execute facility and corporate standard operating procedures for site implementation
  • Coordinate and execute internal, customer, supplier, subcontractor, and regulatory audits
  • Serve as the ISO 9001:2015 management representative and the internal ISO audit program
  • Responsible for the mill Quality Management System
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with current policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements
  • Coordinate and execute investigation of detected risks or failures, complaints, and corrective/preventative actions
  • Work closely with production managers to maximize product quality and reliability and minimize cost
  • Track, analyze, and lead initiatives for all internal quality and customer complaint issues
  • Determine, document, and approve site-specific or one-time occurrences such as protocols (reworks, validations, etc.), deviations (planned or unplanned), waivers, or releases for materials and products as required
  • Leverage enterprise technology to analyze quality complaints, track corrective and preventive actions, and use data to isolate and track defective parts per million, over shipments, and resolve issues related to rejected products when applicable
  • Execute facility improvement initiatives as determined from performance data
  • Provide tools and training for quality management and quality improvement to the facility staff


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
  • Must have 5 to 10 years of work-related manufacturing experience
  • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire others to comply with quality standards
  • Proven track record of problem-solving
  • Thorough knowledge of quality standards and methodologies
  • Ability to learn proprietary software programs and leverage enterprise complaint management software
  • Professional training and quality certifications courses (e.g. Six Sigma, ISO Certification) are preferred


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