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Plastipak

Global PET bottle manufacturer & recycler

Quality Recycling Manager

Quality Engineering +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBeaune, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Master's degree or engineering degree (BAC+4/+5) in quality management, industrial management, production management, or general engineering, with at least 5 years of similar quality-function experience in the food-processing or plastics industry; alternatively, at least 10 years of confirmed experience in a similar role in industry.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and BRC standards.
  • Fluent English.
  • Team management skills.
  • Internal auditor qualification or capability.
  • Problem-solving methodology skills.
  • Statistical data management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the proper operation, application, and development of quality systems in the relevant workshops in line with group policy.
  • Lead the approval and evaluation of all suppliers in collaboration with other site and group departments.
  • Serve as the principal quality contact between suppliers and the factory.
  • Monitor and measure supplier quality performance to drive improvement.
  • Establish the supplier audit schedule and conduct supplier audits.
  • Record and send supplier complaints in collaboration with Purchasing.
  • Track supplier complaints and corrective actions.
  • Lead weekly and monthly supplier quality meetings.
  • Conduct and supervise incoming material quality monitoring, including bale characterization.
  • Follow up on the validation of raw materials (bales, flakes, resin, and colorant) in compliance with group procedures and regulations.
  • Represent Plastipak at SRP meetings and at meetings on statistical monitoring of bales.
  • Deploy quality policies and objectives for the site's operational activity.
  • Ensure the proper operation, application, and development of the site's quality systems in line with group policy.
  • Participate in management of the quality management system.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities at the factory to ensure high customer satisfaction and reduce the environmental impact of operations.
  • Maintain the factory's quality assurance systems and active certifications.
  • Implement applicable regulatory monitoring carried out by the group.
  • Participate in internal audits for relevant processes.
  • Establish, implement, and maintain processes required for the Business Operating System.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the operational quality system and communicate its performance to management.
  • Follow safety, environmental, and energy rules and ensure they are followed by others.
  • Report any anomalies or good practices related to the systems in place.
  • Maintain 6S standards in work areas and participate in their deployment.
  • Provide backup for the Operational Quality Engineer during absences, under the responsibility of the line manager.

About the Company

Plastipak

Global PET bottle manufacturer & recycler

Plastipak Holdings, Inc. produces lightweight PET bottles using hot fill injection blow molding to serve food, beverages, consumer goods, industrial products, and personal care markets. Its products function as durable, shelf-stable packaging for liquids and are customized for each client. The company supports sustainability through a bottle-to-bottle recycling system, converting used bottles back into new ones to reduce waste. It differentiates itself with global recycling centers, a Global Capability Center, and a Creative Package Studio that drive ongoing packaging technology development, and by offering integrated logistics via its Whiteline Express affiliate to ensure timely delivery. Plastipak aims to provide tailored packaging solutions at scale while expanding recycling and technological capabilities, focusing on sustainability, global reach, and dependable supply chains.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Plymouth Township, Michigan
Founded
1967

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