Quality Manager

Quality Manager Placon Corporation - 3.0 Plymouth, MN Job Details Full-time $82,000 - $118,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Statistics Management Team leadership Quality control statistical data analysis Statistical Process Control GMP Manufacturing facility Conflict management Leading team collaboration initiatives Productivity software Quality improvement programs in engineering Manufacturing company experience Statistical analysis tools Full Job Description Quality Manager - Placon We're looking for an experienced Quality Manager at our Plymouth, MN location who is passionate about building strong quality systems, leading highperforming teams, and ensuring compliance across a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you enjoy developing people, improving processes, and driving quality excellence, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact. Compensation Competitive salary based on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. $82,000-$118,000. Work Schedule Fulltime | Onsite Standard business hours with occasional travel (local, regional, national, and international). Why Placon - You'll Love It Here A leadership role where your expertise shapes quality across the entire organization Opportunities to train, mentor, and grow a talented Quality team A collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and systems thinking Exposure to ISO, SQF, GMP, IMS, and other industryleading standards A culture that supports innovation, professional development, and crossfunctional teamwork The chance to influence product development, process control, and customer satisfaction What You'll Do Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Specialists, and Technicians Oversee ISO, SQF, GMP, and IMS compliance and maintain site certification status Manage internal audits, product safety audits, and all thirdparty, regulatory, and customer audits Partner with departments across the company to ensure documentation, training, and procedures meet corporate quality standards Support New Product Development (NPD) through specifications, PFMEA/DFMEA, DOE, validation (IQOQPQ), and measurement methods Direct the creation and execution of process control plans, SPC, capability studies, and inspection methods Lead root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and customer incident investigations Develop and deliver training on statistical tools, problem solving, and quality systems Oversee supplier quality performance, including audits and material quality monitoring Implement and maintain systems for calibration, GR&R, product recall readiness, and process verification What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related technical field 3+ years of experience in quality engineering or process engineering in manufacturing 2+ years of formal experience with ISO and GMP certification standards Strong knowledge of statistical tools, SPC, process control, and quality improvement methods Experience with Microsoft Office, ERP systems (Oracle preferred), and SPC software Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex projects, and crossfunctional initiatives Experience in plastics or packaging manufacturing is a plus Active involvement in professional quality organizations (e.g., ASQ) is preferred Position Requirements Ability to work in both office and production environments Occasional domestic travel Strong reasoning, analysis, and engineering problemsolving skills Ability to handle conflict professionally and uphold The Placon Way Does this sound like you? If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, applying is simple - just follow the instructions on this page. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring the impact you can make at Placon.