Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. As pioneers in our industry, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products. Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, polystyrene shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF), sustainable permeable paving systems, and packaging solutions in the beauty industry. Our Canopy Division is located in Oxnard, CA. Canopy Beauty Packaging is a manufacturer of beauty and personal care packaging that focuses on product quality and exceptional customer service. Our product lines include a wide variety of jars, closures, and decorated packaging. How would you contribute? This role is a contributing member of our Airlite Plastics team, located in Oxnard, CA. As a QA Team Lead, you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. This role leads and oversees the QA team conducting in-process and finished-goods inspection, supports document control governance for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other controlled quality documents, and plans and leads internal quality audits for

GMP, ISO

9001, and

ISO 15378

adherence.

Essential Duties:

Oversee the daily activities of QA team on the production floor, providing guidance, training, and quality direction. Train and serve as a subject matter expert for the QA inspection team. Perform and oversee routine inspections on raw materials, in-process, and finished products to verify they meet quality specifications. Use and train others on testing equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, scales, and spectrophotometers) to measure dimensions, thickness, color, strength, and other quality attributes. Monitor and record data from production processes to ensure that machinery and equipment operate within quality standards. Communicate with production staff to address any issues impacting product quality, such as machine adjustments, temperature settings, or material inconsistencies. Identify and report any deviations from established quality standards, stopping production when necessary to prevent defects. Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, tests, and production results. Plan, lead, and conduct internal quality audits for

GMP, ISO

9001, and

ISO 15378

adherence, including audit scheduling, execution, and reporting. Participate in internal and external quality audits, preparing audit materials and documentation as required. Supports the document control program for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other controlled quality documents, including revision tracking, approval routing, and distribution to ensure only current versions are in use. Coordinate periodic review, approval, and revision cycles for SOPs and other controlled quality documentation. Contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of

GMP, ISO 15378, ISO

9001, and other regulatory compliance programs. Serve as primary support to the QA Manager on quality initiatives, projects, and daily operations. Provide backup as a substitute ISO auditor. Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Handle materials safely, including raw plastics, finished products, and testing chemicals. Maintain company attendance standards. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not have personnel supervisory responsibilities; however, this role includes working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization. Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent; a technical degree or certification in Quality Control, Packaging Science, Materials Science, or a related field is a plus. 3+ years of experience in quality control/inspection within a personal care, beauty packaging, or plastics/injection molding manufacturing environment. Internal auditing experience required, including familiarity with

GMP, ISO

9001, and

ISO 15378

audit processes. QMS auditor certification preferred. Experience in beauty care, cosmetics, or other regulated consumer packaged goods manufacturing. Understanding of

ISO 9001, ISO

15378, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) quality management requirements, with the ability to plan and lead internal audits against these standards. Proficiency with inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, scales, spectrophotometers) and quality documentation software. Experience with document control systems and SOP lifecycle management, including document creation, review, approval, revision, and archiving. Knowledgeable in maintaining controlled document logs and ensuring compliance with document retention and traceability requirements. Knowledgeable in Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and problem-solving methodology. Strong leadership and training skills; ability to guide and direct the work of QA Operators. Capability to solve complex problems, utilizing strong critical thinking and decision-making skills. Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships, and support team members. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations. Display highest ethical standards. Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information. Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance. Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate testing and office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and may handle testing chemicals and raw materials. The noise level in the office work environment is typically quiet; when visiting the production floor the noise level may be loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Our Core Values Drive Us! Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity? Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you? Are you innovative? Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the "wow" factor? Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions? Do you take pride in a job well done? What's in it for you? As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance Company paid life insurance Company paid short term disability Generous 401k match Generous Time Off Annual company activities