Quality Manager at Plastipak

Havre de Grace, Maryland, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Packaging, PlasticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (packaging or plastics preferred)
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Functional knowledge of statistical process controls and manufacturing operations
  • Proficiency with statistical software application, such as Minitab
  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills at the level appropriate to represent Plastipak to customers, vendors, regulatory agencies and executives

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and maintain Quality Control objectives and coordinate these objectives with the Production procedures to maximize product reliability and minimize costs
  • Uphold ISO compliance and maintain quality and safety programs, ensuring applicable programs are sustainable and effective (i.e. GMP, OSHA, HACCP, etc.)
  • Govern Quality Control through internal and external audits, data analysis and reporting, documentation and other due diligence
  • Champion Continuous Improvement Team, and provide guidance and oversight to customers and leadership team
  • Serve as primary contact between the customer and production facility (i.e. serves as the voice of the customer regarding all quality related activities)
  • Manage a team of 10+ Quality Assurance team members and support a facility operating 24x7
  • Serve as a member of the Site Steering Committee, comprised of the site functional leaders

Skills

Quality Assurance
ISO Compliance
GMP
OSHA
HACCP
Statistical Process Control
Minitab
Internal Audits
Continuous Improvement
Team Management

Plastipak

Produces sustainable plastic packaging solutions

About Plastipak

Plastipak specializes in producing plastic packaging solutions, particularly lightweight PET bottles, using advanced hot fill injection blow molding technology. This process creates durable packaging suitable for various liquid products, ensuring they remain shelf-stable. The company stands out from competitors by focusing on sustainability through its "bottle to bottle" recycling approach, which transforms used bottles into new ones, significantly reducing waste. Plastipak's goal is to provide custom packaging solutions tailored to the needs of its diverse clients, ranging from large corporations to smaller businesses, while also enhancing operational efficiency through its global recycling centers and logistics services. The company is committed to innovation, with dedicated centers for developing new packaging technologies.

Plymouth Township, MichiganHeadquarters
1967Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Risks

Leadership transition as CEO William C. Young steps down may cause strategic shifts.
Patent litigation risks, highlighted by the 2020 lawsuit against Premium Waters.
Increased competition in the plastic aerosol packaging market from major players.

Differentiation

Plastipak leads in sustainable packaging with its 'bottle to bottle' recycling approach.
The company offers custom packaging solutions tailored to diverse client needs globally.
Plastipak's innovative SprayPET Revolution is a fully recyclable, metal-free aerosol container.

Upsides

Growing demand for sustainable packaging boosts Plastipak's market position and innovation.
Partnership with LanzaTech reduces carbon footprint in PET production, enhancing sustainability.
Expansion of recycling centers, like in Toledo, Spain, aligns with circular economy trends.

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