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ALPLA Group

QA Manager

Iowa City, IA · On-site

Responsible for assisting the site responsible leader (Plant Manager or Operations Manager) with quality-related communication to internal and external customers. Responsible for promoting quality ...

Egli Landscapes

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Hardscape and Landscape Install Lead

Riverside, IA · On-site

$23 - $32/hr

Director of Install Operations / Install Operations Manager Position Overview Our Install Crew Leader is responsible for supporting the strategic direction of the organization, specifically in all ...

Egli Landscapes

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Hardscape and Landscape Install Lead

Riverside, IA · On-site

$23 - $32/hr

Director of Install Operations / Install Operations Manager Position Overview Our Install Crew Leader is responsible for supporting the strategic direction of the organization, specifically in all ...

CBI Bank & Trust

Trust Operations Associate

Muscatine, IA · On-site

$18.50 - $20/hr

Trust Operations Associate Muscatine, IA Description * Responsible for securities processing ... Excellent organizational and time management skills. * Ability to work with limited supervision ...

FocusKPI

Marketing Operations Analyst

Iowa City, IA · On-site

As a Marketing Operations Analyst on the Marketing Operations & Technology team, you'll help share ... Data Governance and Management: Gain a comprehensive understanding of our data quality and flow ...

FocusKPI

Marketing Operations Analyst

Iowa City, IA

As a Marketing Operations Analyst on the Marketing Operations & Technology team, you'll help share ... Data Governance and Management: Gain a comprehensive understanding of our data quality and flow ...

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How much do operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for operations manager in Washington, IA is $56,518.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,500.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Operations Manager vs Supply Chain Manager?

AspectOperations ManagerSupply Chain Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Business, Management, or related field; certifications like PMP or APICS are commonBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business; certifications like CSCP or CPSM are common
Work EnvironmentOversees daily operations across departments, managing staff and processes within a companyFocuses on procurement, logistics, and distribution, coordinating with suppliers and vendors
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various industries including manufacturing, retail, and servicesPrimarily in manufacturing, retail, and logistics sectors

While both roles involve managing processes and teams, an Operations Manager oversees overall company operations, whereas a Supply Chain Manager specializes in managing the supply chain logistics and procurement processes. The roles often overlap but focus on different aspects of business efficiency.

What do operations managers do?

The specific tasks and duties of an operations manager depend on the type and size of the organization: small or large, for-profit, nonprofit, or governmental. In many organizations, operations managers oversee the daily operations of the company, including staffing schedules, professional development, strategic planning, and quality assurance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operations manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operations Manager, you need strong leadership, analytical thinking, and organizational skills, often backed by a degree in business administration or a related field. Familiarity with ERP systems, project management software, and Lean or Six Sigma certifications is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for optimizing processes, driving team performance, and ensuring operational efficiency.

How much is an operations manager paid?

The average salary for an operations manager varies by industry and experience but typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually in many regions. Factors such as location, company size, and certifications can influence compensation levels.
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QA Manager

ALPLA Group

Iowa City, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Build a Career, Not Just a Job
Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.
As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.
At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.
What You Can Expect from ALPLA
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Childcare and dependent care savings programs
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Hands-on training and professional development
  • A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Ready to Build Your Future?
Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.
Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.
What Will You Enjoy Doing
Coordinate and supervise all integrated management system (IMS) activities at the manufacturing site to ensure product meets internal, customer and regulatory expectations in a plant with low equipment complexity and/or line count. Responsible for assisting the site responsible leader (Plant Manager or Operations Manager) with quality-related communication to internal and external customers. Responsible for promoting quality and continuous improvement mind set within the operation.
Quality System
  • Serves as lead auditor and primary audit contact for the site; prepares and successfully completes internal and external quality and/or food safety audits
  • Ensures compliance with all quality management system requirements (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 and other standards as required)
  • Primary practitioner for HACCP and/or other product safety risk mitigation programs; supports any additional risk assessment requirements including change management
  • Monthly reporting of quality and food safety system data per documented corporate procedures locally as well as regionally as required; uses this data along with IMS audit results to drive improvement activities
  • Primary local contact for the document management system; assist in optimizing and standardizing plant quality documentation

Quality Control
  • Ensure production compliance with all regulatory, internal and customer product and packaging specifications; ensures customer specifications are current and
    accessible
  • Ensure customer mandated compliance documents are issued (i.e. COAs, other customer mandated documentation)
  • Assist operations in new product (AQP) and equipment qualification and verification activities
  • Documents and reports all supplier quality related issues per standard procedures; supports Logistics team on securing complaint resolution
  • Oversite responsibility for plant quality control program including test equipment operation/calibration/verification, product testing, data collection, data integrity and
    rework management.
  • Ensures all personnel performing quality testing on the production floor are trained and qualified; either through direct oversight or in support of the Quality Supervisor where the role exists (and responsibility is so delegated).

Laboratory Oversite
  • Ensures all personnel performing quality testing within the quality lab are trained and qualified; either through direct oversight or in support of the Quality Supervisor where the role exists (and responsibility is so delegated).
  • Leading the Quality Team
    • Regularly scheduled quality staff meeting
    • Ensures team works together as efficiently as possible
    • Assesses training needs of staff and ensures execution of training
  • Managing the Quality Team
  • Ensuring the following tasks are completed either through direct oversite or in support of the Quality Supervisor where the role exists (and responsibility is so delegated).
    • Ensures correctly time and attendance of team is captured
    • Recruits (with HR support) new employees
    • Performs disciplinary actions
    • Performs annual performance evaluations

Customer Relationship Management
  • Hosts periodic customer visits, primary contact for quality and regulatory related communications with customers
  • Manages customer complaint process including application of proper RCA techniques and tools. Ensures customer complaints are captured in global/regional/local reporting systems
  • Supports the RCA process and training for other departments in the plant

Performance Metrics:
Performance is evaluated based on the effectiveness of the site Quality Management System and Quality Control program in meeting internal standards as well as customer and regulatory requirements. Additional considerations include audit performance and effective leadership of the site quality team. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a compliant, reliable quality system and effective customer relationship management.
KPIs include but are not limited to:
  • Successful completion of internal, customer, and certification audits; including timely closure of findings
  • Customer complaint performance, including severity, recurrence, RCA quality and closure timeliness
  • Effectiveness of the site quality control program, including data integrity, calibration compliance and rework management
  • Timeliness and accuracy of required quality and food safety reporting
  • Training and qualification status of quality personnel and overall quality team effectiveness

Competencies:
  • Directs Work
  • Develops Talent
  • Nimble Learning
  • Plans and Aligns
  • Manages Conflict
  • Resourcefulness
  • Customer Focus
  • Builds Effective Teams

What Makes You Great
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • 4-year degree in a STEM/technical discipline or equivalent work experience required
  • Experience with physical lab testing equipment, calipers, scales, digital height gauge and compression force testing equipment; experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) preferred.
  • At least 5 years of work experience in Quality Assurance combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a QA Manager, preferably in a high-speed manufacturing environment with significant customer engagement experience
  • Proficient with Excel, SPC software, Word, PowerPoint
  • Intermediate to advanced statistical knowledge
  • Ability to work well with other departments
  • Ability to manage Customer Relations
  • Able to handle multi-task environment with excellent organizational skills

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job: • The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance.
  • The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).
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ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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