Quality Assurance Manager

Join INDEVCO Packaging Solutions as a Quality Assurance Manager and lead our quality programs in Longview, TX.

INDEVCO North America, headquartered near Richmond, Virginia, manufactures energy‑efficient building envelope products and sustainable paper and plastic packaging solutions. We manage recycling operations for biomass and reprocessed materials, creating a circular economy. Our facilities span Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, serving building & construction, beverage, chemical & petrochemical, food, industrial salt & minerals, lawn & garden, packaging converting, pet food, and transport markets.

• Coordinate document preparation and certifications for audits and serve as the main contact for regulatory and third‑party compliance.
• Identify, document, and communicate non‑compliance issues with production and warehouse operations and manage hold/release procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the SQF Food Safety System in accordance with current standards.
• Serve as the designated SQF Practitioner, ensuring facility meets all certification and audit requirements.
• Lead internal audits, corrective actions, and verification activities to ensure ongoing compliance with GFSI and customer requirements.
• Maintain and control documentation related to quality policies, procedures, and records.
• Oversee quality control processes including raw material inspection, in‑process checks, and final product release.
• Collaborate with production, technical, maintenance, engineering, and warehouse teams to resolve quality issues and implement preventive measures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, first‑pass yield, audit scores) to drive performance improvements.
• Train and mentor staff on GMPs, HACCP, and SQF protocols and promote a culture of food safety and quality ownership.
• Lead quality‑related training programs and ensure team competency.

• 50% of time spent on the plant floor.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing quality assurance; flexible packaging or blown film experience preferred.
• Certified in HACCP; SQF Practitioner designation or eligibility required.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, GMPs, and food safety standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).

INDEVCO North America, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, religion, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental impairment, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.