The Planet Group

Job Description

The Manager of Quality leads the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement for North American-wide Quality, Environmental, and Security Management Systems. This role drives operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction through robust systems, risk-based thinking, and data-driven decision-making. The position is instrumental in integrating quality into every aspect of manufacturing, fostering a culture of accountability, and advancing the companies competitiveness in the market. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of influencing at all levels, building high[1]performance teams, and delivering measurable impact through innovation, standards compliance, and proactive improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and lead the quality vision, strategy, and objectives across two North American manufacturing sites (Boston, MA and Toronto, ON).
• Manage and develop team of in-process quality inspectors and quality engineers.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen, to eliminate defects, reduce variation, and improve throughput.

Operational Quality & Performance

• Lead problem-solving activities across sites using root cause analysis and structured methodologies (5-Whys, DMAIC, Fishbone, etc.).
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting of Key Quality Indicators (KQIs), including loss metrics, trend data, and process health.
• Develop executive dashboards and risk-based insights to senior leadership on business system performance and compliance posture.

Customer & Supplier Engagement

• Drive proactive customer quality engagement through design for manufacturability reviews, risk mitigation, and requirements alignment.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain team to monitor and improve supplier quality, supporting vendor audits, qualification, and development programs.

System Governance & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain companies integrated management systems (QMS/EMS/SPMS) ensuring full compliance with ISO and Intergraf standards.
• Oversee internal and external audit programs, regulatory compliance efforts, and customer notification protocols.
• Serve as primary liaison for compliance reporting, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and process validation activities.

Engineering & New Product Introduction

• Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams to integrate quality standards into design and prototype processes.
• Support new product launches by developing inspection criteria, test plans, and control documentation.

Team Development & Culture

• Build and mentor a high-performing quality team across multiple functions and sites.
• Promote a company-wide culture of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility through training, communication, and recognition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing), Industrial Technology, or related technical field required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, including 5+ years in a leadership role in manufacturing (plastics, printing, or related industries preferred).
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM) required. Six Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as PCI, CQM, and SWA.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), quality engineering, and process improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong digital fluency with quality management software, analytics tools, and ERP systems.
• Experience with quality systems integration, internal auditing, and regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrated success leading ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and/or Intergraf (ISO 14298) certified systems.

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