Quality Manager I

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Seeking a Quality Manager to oversee manufacturing quality assurance, ensuring KPIs in safety, quality, efficiency, and service are met. Lead regulatory compliance, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates bring strong quality management experience, KPI achievement, and leadership in fostering excellence and GMP adherence.

Apply today for competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities in our dynamic environment.

Who we are… 

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere. Join us, and let’s raise a cup to good times! 

What we offer… 

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more! 

• Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities 

• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety

• Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement   

• Paid holidays and paid time off

What you’ll do… 

• Lead Quality and Safety Initiatives: Promote a culture of safety and GMP compliance, ensuring product safety, regulatory adherence, and alignment with company quality standards. Maintain certifications (e.g., BRC, HACCP, SFI) and lead all audit activities with an “audit ready at any time” mindset.

• Drive Operational Excellence: Monitor KPIs to anticipate issues, implement corrective actions, and drive performance in Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency, and Employee Development. Align quality objectives with manufacturing to enhance reliability and reduce costs.

• Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving: Analyze nonconformities, customer complaints, and trends to identify improvement opportunities. Lead root cause analysis, oversee corrective actions, and develop effective audit and inspection criteria.

• Technical Leadership and Collaboration: Act as a subject matter expert in quality assurance, process improvement, and product trials. Develop procedures, visual standards, and work instructions. Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, third-party agencies, and customers to uphold quality standards and resolve issues.

What you’ll need…

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required, with at least 3 years of progressive quality-related experience and 3 years in a supervisory role demonstrating strong leadership and management capabilities.

• Technical & Quality Expertise: Proficient in quality systems and methodologies including QMS, SPC, SQC, 5S, 8D, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Gage R&R, and DOE. Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, product quality control, and statistical analysis (including algebra and statistics).

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills essential for training, influencing decisions, and addressing complex quality and safety issues. Demonstrates approachability, accessibility, and effective team leadership.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities: Skilled in using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions and drive continuous improvement. Able to analyze trends, customer demands, and process data to guide decision-making.

• Technology & Business Acumen: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for creating reports and documentation. Knowledgeable in business principles such as planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and people management. Capable of training others on systems and procedures.

• Certifications: Ability to obtain and maintain formal certifications such as those offered by the American Society for Quality (ASQ).

 

Preferred Qualifications...

• Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, or Certified Quality Manager
• ASQ certification
• 6 Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at [email protected]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.