Pregis Corporation

Quality Manager

Pregis Corporation • $75K — $95K *
Elgin, IL 60120In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
  • 3-5 years of manufacturing Quality Leadership experience required.
  • Experience with data analysis and statistics is preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus.
  • PFMEA experience and understanding of root cause analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise QC Technicians across all shifts, handling recruitment, training, and development.
  • Ensure alignment with customer specifications and drive audit readiness.
  • Lead quality incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Analyze quality data to identify issues and support decision-making.
  • Support new product development and change management initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a high-visibility role impacting future business direction.
  • Exposure to diverse teams and operational processes.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Hands-on experience with new product trials and development.
  • Supportive of ongoing professional development through training and mentorship.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Quality Manager

Reports to: Senior Manager, Quality & Continuous Improvement

Location: Elgin, IL

Summary of Job

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement, this position is responsible for supervising QC Technicians and maintaining quality KPIs for our Elgin location within the Mailing Solutions business unit. Elgin is the flagship site for Mailing Solutions and is the hub for product & quality development. This position will indirectly report to the site Plant Manager and support their vision for the Quality Plant Control System. This role ensures alignment with customer specifications, drives audit readiness, and upholds robust quality systems to support consistent product compliance and continuous improvement. This is a high-visibility role that will also be involved in supporting new product development projects that directly impact the future of the business.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Supervise and manage Quality Control Technicians reporting to all shifts: recruit, onboard, train, evaluate, mentor, coach/counsel and develop QC Technicians as required by local plant. Train Packer Leads on quality standards and initiatives.
  • Ensures alignment with customer specifications, drives audit readiness, and upholds robust quality systems to support consistent product compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Leads end-to-end quality incident investigations, ensuring timely containment and risk mitigation.
  • Conduct structured root cause analysis (RCA) using standard problem-solving methodologies.
  • Develop, implement, and verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Ensure all investigations and documentation comply with internal quality system requirements.
  • Collect, analyze, and trend quality data to identify issues, support investigations, and drive informed decision-making.
  • Support Project Management, Change Management, Standard Operating Procedure documentation & implementation, regulatory compliance, and leadership needs with plant operations and new product development.
  • Deliver training material internally and externally for applications, processes, quality process changes, and new equipment operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement and measurable business value through the application of Lean/DMAIC methodologies, reducing cost of poor quality (COPQ) and improving process performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Proactively identify, prioritize, & execute improvement initiatives, maintaining a pipeline of projects that optimize equipment, processes, & overall operational efficiency.
  • Work closely with NPD and Engineering teams on cross-BU initiatives, developing quality and equipment standards and supporting new product trials.
  • Engage with production to develop new products and supporting of process development through PFMEA - (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis).
  • Assist in training temporary and new employees, including periodic checks of QA protocols and retraining as needed.
  • Assist in creating quality assurance plans for new products to guarantee quality from stage one.
  • Support site safety performance by complying with Pregis' safety requirements & reinforcing safe, standardized processes through quality systems and continuous improvement.
  • This role ensures alignment with customer specifications, drives audit readiness, and upholds robust quality systems to support consistent product compliance and continuous improvement.


Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)
  • Ability to travel (up to 10-20%) to support multi-site initiatives, training, audits, and new product development activities.
  • Ability to think analytically and critically.
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data accurately to show trends or tell "the story".
  • MiniTab or data analysis experience is a plus.
  • PFMEA experience.
  • Detail oriented and organized.
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects in cross-functional teams.
  • Hands-on approach working with diverse production teams.
  • Understand and develop people. We heavily focus on employee participation.
  • Ability to multi-task with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and mechanical skills.
  • Skilled in presentations and effective in facilitating meetings.
  • Ability to support 24x7 manufacturing facility as needed.


Environment
  • Office desk position with time on shop floor.
  • Exposure to moving equipment.
  • Indoor work, with frequent exposure to uncontrolled climate on the shop floor.
  • Heat may exceed 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Humidity may exceed 50%.
  • Noise may exceed 85dB+.


Physical Characteristics
  • Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, squatting, up to 40%.
  • Frequent use of keyboard/computer/email.
  • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 25 lbs).
  • Routine typing/keyboarding and use of telecommunications systems such as Outlook email and calendar, MS Teams, telephone.


Position Type
  • Full time
  • Salaried Exempt
  • Supports 24x7 Manufacturing schedule
  • Overtime expected as necessary to meet position objectives


Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar relevant degree preferred, or industry equivalent experience.
  • At least 3 to 5 years' manufacturing Quality Leadership experience required.
  • Demonstrated experience with data and statistics preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt a plus.


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About Pregis Corporation

Pregis Corporation is a global leader in protective packaging materials and automated systems. The company develops innovative solutions that help customers improve product safety, increase efficiency, and reduce waste. Pregis serves a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, e-commerce, and industrial manufacturing. The company's products include bubble wrap, foam, paper, and plastic packaging materials, as well as automated packaging systems. Pregis has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Learn more about Pregis Corporation
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
TCPC
* Ladders Estimates

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