Quality Assurance Lead – 1st Shift

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Quality Assurance Lead managing quality assurance testing and SOP compliance for production. Overseeing product inspections and training operators at Graphic Packaging's Winston Salem facility.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeWinston Salem • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance testing, compliance with SQF and HACCP standards, and effective training of personnel on GMPs. Proficient in managing quality incidents and utilizing industry-standard testing equipment.

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Quality Assurance TestingSQF CertificationHACCP CertificationGMP TrainingBilingual in English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Quality ChecksData AnalysisProblem SolvingMathematical ComputationReport Writing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationIndependent WorkTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointERP SystemsTesting Equipment

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ExperienceProcedure ComplianceProduct SpecificationsQuality Incident InvestigationCustomer Visits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the quality assurance testing as defined by plant management or customer specification
Interpret organization/customer requirements related to product specifications
Lead audit quality checks and procedure compliance
Perform and monitor quality checks in all departments to ensure defects do not occur
Train operators on how to identify and prevent product defects
Achieve SQF and HACCP certifications and train New Hires to GMPs
Perform daily testing for customer products as required
Determine and manage substandard product and raw materials
Manage quality incident investigation process
Oversee all sort activities
Participate in internal and external customer visits
Manage quality lab and gather data as requested for projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Manufacturing experience preferred
Excellent attendance
Ability to work independently
Ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Bilingual in English/Spanish is Highly Preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Must be proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Previous ERP experience preferred.
Ability to use industry standard testing equipment, measuring devices and scales

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
401(k) w/employer matching
Health & Welfare Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Various Voluntary benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year