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 or paper manufacturing.

• Lean and / or Continuous Improvement certifications.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting base salary range for this position is $134,156 - $167,694per year plus eligibility in annual bonus program. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses or deferred compensation options.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.