Sr. Quality Manager

Description The Senior Manager, Quality plays a critical role in developing, implementing, and continuously improving the quality function for the Region, while ensuring alignment with enterprise quality strategy, standards, and objectives. This leader drives business results through the execution of quality strategies, management of site quality systems, oversight of audits and corrective actions, development and reporting of key performance indicators, achievement and maintenance of quality certifications, employee training and development, capital project support, and overall integration of quality processes across the operation. The Senior Manager, Quality partners closely with operations, sales, customer service, and maintenance teams to promote a culture of quality, compliance, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. This full-time position reports directly to the Director, Packaging Operations and is located at Liberty Packaging’s facility in Golden Valley. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and execute regional quality strategies aligned with enterprise objectives, customer requirements, and operational goals across all facilities within the region. Lead the regional quality audit program, ensuring audit readiness, corrective actions, and closure of findings across all facilities. Establish and govern standardized quality systems, procedures, and best practices across regional facilities to drive product quality and customer satisfaction. Establish regional quality standards for materials, processes, equipment, quality tools, and finished goods. ensure compliance and consistency through audits and reviews. Lead regional efforts to achieve and maintain applicable certifications, including ISO AIB, and other required certifications. Standardize and optimize quality documentation, data management, and control systems to support scalable operations. Partner with Continuous Improvement and Operations leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute quality improvement initiatives that reduce defects, improve process capability, and enhance customer experience across the region. Collaborate with regional leadership teams on capital projects that improve product quality, reliability, compliance, and operational performance. Develop and deploy regional quality training programs that strengthen technical capabilities, compliance, and quality ownership. Monitor regional quality performance through KPIs and reporting ,providing insights that drive accountability and continuous improvement. Lead quality integration efforts for acquisitions, expansions, and other business growth initiatives Build strong partnerships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to proactively address quality issues and improve performance. Lead, coach, and develop operation managers and quality professionals across the region, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Other duties, as assigned REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered. 5+ years of quality management experience. 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience leading quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple locations preferred. Strong customer-facing and problem-solving skills. Experience utilizing data and KPIs to drive performance improvements. Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems. Ability to travel up to 25% locally, depending on regional responsibilities. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS ISO training and / or auditor certification. Previous experience in an ISO 9001-2015, AIB cGMP, or SQF organization. Previous experience in corrugated o…

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