Dart Container · 7 hours ago
Quality Manager I
Plant City, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expDart Container is a family-owned company that specializes in manufacturing everyday products, including foam cups and take-out containers. They are seeking a Quality Manager to oversee manufacturing quality assurance, ensuring KPIs in safety, quality, efficiency, and service are met while leading regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
At least 3 years of progressive quality-related experience
3 years in a supervisory role demonstrating strong leadership and management capabilities
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)
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
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
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
Ability to obtain and maintain formal certifications such as those offered by the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.
Company
Dart Container
Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food and drinks they love, wherever they are.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Keith Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Sujith Chandran
Executive Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-11-05
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