Quality Manager
Silgan Containers – Breinigsville, Pennsylvania
Silgan Containers is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control activities at our manufacturing facility in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. This is a hands-on plant leadership opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working closely with production teams, improving manufacturing processes, maintaining strong quality systems, and ensuring products consistently meet customer and company standards.
As the Quality Manager, you will oversee plant quality procedures, lead continuous improvement and Statistical Process Control (SPC) efforts, prepare the facility for quality and food safety audits, manage customer quality concerns, and help drive quality performance throughout the manufacturing operation.
What We Offer You:
Join a manufacturing team where quality has a direct impact on our customers, products, and daily plant operations. You will have the opportunity to lead the quality function while working closely with plant leadership, production employees, customers, and other partners.
Benefits and Perks:
Excellent base salary based on experience, education, skills, and market factors
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage
401k retirement savings plan with a 6% employer match
15 paid vacation days plus 10 paid holidays annually
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
Wellness programs, telemedicine, employee assistance resources, employee discounts, and optional pet insurance
Long-term career stability with a leading metal packaging manufacturer
Hands-on leadership opportunity with significant visibility across plant operations
Safety-focused manufacturing environment through our Drive to Zero Injuries initiative
What You Will Do:
As the Quality Manager, you will lead the plant’s quality assurance systems and processes while partnering closely with manufacturing teams to maintain product quality, support continuous improvement, and resolve quality issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and maintain plant quality assurance and quality control procedures, policies, records, and documentation
Drive the plant’s continuous improvement and Statistical Process Control (SPC) program
Provide quality leadership and direction to hourly and salaried employees regarding quality control procedures
Prepare the manufacturing facility for internal and external quality, quality systems, and food safety audits
Manage customer quality concerns, complaints, reports, and corrective actions while building strong customer relationships
Monitor manufacturing processes and make informed decisions regarding product quality and risk
Maintain quality control software, including GainSeeker training, system maintenance, and record control
Maintain and support quality inspection and measuring equipment
Monitor quality forms, records, material identification, chemical logs, sanitation requirements, and controlled process changes
Process quality-related vendor claims and coordinate resolution of raw material concerns
Work closely with production and plant leadership to identify quality issues and support improvements throughout the manufacturing process
What You Need to Bring:
The ideal candidate combines hands-on manufacturing quality experience with strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and continuous improvement skills.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is a plus
At least 3 years of quality control or quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Experience supporting manufacturing quality systems, procedures, documentation, and audits
Proven leadership skills and the ability to provide quality direction to employees across plant operations
Knowledge of measuring and inspection instruments
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