$82,000–$118,000 Per Year
Accreditation Standards, American Society for Quality (ASQ), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Calibration, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Satisfaction, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Genetics, IP Multimedia System (IMS), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Industry Standards, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Material Audit, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Oracle Applications, Performance Analysis, Plastics Manufacturing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Process Manufacturing, Process Validation, Product Development, Product Support, Production Systems, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Writing Skills
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 high‑performing 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
Full‑time | On‑site 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 industry‑leading standards
- A culture that supports innovation, professional development, and cross‑functional 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 third‑party, 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 (IQ‑OQ‑PQ), 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 cross‑functional 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 problem‑solving 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.
Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).
Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.
This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.