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Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members,while maintaining ourfamilyvalues and entrepreneurialspirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Qualitygroup produce high-quality personal care and household products forlargeretailers and healthcareorganizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions.In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you'll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better.

We are seeking a Quality Manager for our First Quality Tissue Midwest, LLC manufacturing facility located in Defiance, OH. This position will focus on the reduction of costs through prevention-based systems and measurements, as well as facilitate continuous improvement in the business systems. This position will be responsible for providing First Quality a competitive advantage in the marketplace and create value for our customers, along with providing customer confidence in First Quality's ability to meet and exceed their expectations.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan (QMP).

• Lead QA/QC programs for multiple or large-scale construction projects.

• Ensure compliance with contract specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct audits, inspections, and quality reviews of work in progress and completed work.

• Oversee inspection and testing procedures (ITPs) and documentation processes.

• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and root cause analysis

• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to resolve quality issues.

• Interface with clients, third-party inspectors, and regulatory agencies.

• Review submittals, shop drawings, and material approvals for compliance.

• Monitor and report quality performance metrics to senior leadership.

• Lead lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineeringdiscipline and 3+ years in Quality or manufacturingengineering, (or)Bachelor'sdegree in a scientific/technical field with 5+ years in Quality or manufacturing engineering disciplines.

• Experience in technical problem solving, statistical analysis, and quality auditing preferred.

• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment preferred

• Knowledge of and familiarity with formal Quality System (ISO/QS/9000, GMP/QSR, etc.).

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• SAP knowledgepreferred.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

• Paid time off (three-week minimum)

• Medical, dental and vision starting day one

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid parental leave

• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)

• Bundle of joy benefit (years' worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)

• Tuition assistance

• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

...and more!