Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Manager (Packaging)
$120k per yearStoakley-Stewart Consultants
Mississauga, ON | On-Site
Job ID 10612
Company Description
A leading packaging manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Manager to lead their quality systems while driving operational excellence across their packaging manufacturing facility.
Why Join Our Client?
- Respected and growing packaging manufacturer.
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on operational performance.
- Collaborative leadership team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Modern manufacturing environment with ongoing investment in technology and equipment.
- Competitive compensation & benefits program.
Compensation
$120,000 base salary, plus bonus and benefits.
The Opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives on improving processes, developing people, and building a culture where quality and continuous improvement are part of everything we do. You’ll work closely with Production, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure their products consistently exceed customer expectations while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase profitability.
If you’re passionate about Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, quality management systems, and creating sustainable improvements, we’d love to hear from you.
Position Description
- Lead the Quality Assurance department and foster a culture of quality throughout the organization.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) that meet customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other improvement methodologies.
- Analyze production data, quality metrics, and customer feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to quality, waste reduction, productivity, customer complaints, and process capability.
- Facilitate internal audits, customer audits, and third-party certification audits.
- Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve manufacturing processes, product consistency, and overall equipment effectiveness.
- Reduce scrap, rework, and production defects through data-driven decision-making.
- Develop standardized work instructions and quality procedures.
- Coach, mentor, and develop quality personnel while providing quality training across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, regulatory, customer, and industry standards where applicable.
- Support new product launches by ensuring robust quality planning and validation processes.
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve incoming material quality and supplier performance.
Qualifications
- 5-10 years of progressive Quality Assurance Leadership experience within packaging, printing, labels, folding cartons, flexible packaging, corrugated, or related manufacturing.
- Proven success leading Continuous Improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies.
- Experience with Six Sigma tools and statistical problem-solving techniques.
- Thorough understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards).
- Experience conducting root cause analysis using methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis, and FMEA.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret production and quality data.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
- Outstanding communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline is preferred.
- ASQ, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is considered a strong asset.
Education
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline is preferred.
- ASQ, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is considered a strong asset.
Additional Information
Date Posted: July 17, 2026
Job Type: On-Site, Permanent, Full-Time
Industries: Packaging
Job Categories: Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Manages Others: Yes
Required Travel: No
Relocation Assistance: No
Learn More About the Recruiter
Andrew Schofield
Andrew Schofield is at the forefront of industry staffing solutions in the Canadian Media, Print & Packaging Industry as it evolves through Corporate Merger Acquisition, Product Development, or Technological Advancement. He is regarded as an industry insider resource by Employers & Employees for career enhancement beyond traditional job application forums. With his industry-focused portfolio, Andrew continues his career success at Stoakley-Stewart Consultants. +20 Years Staffing Media, Print & Packaging Industries, Head to the front of the line!
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This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.
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About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants
Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries, functions and geographies. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to successfully satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs. In accordance with Canadian laws, it is the policy of Stoakley-Stewart Consultants to consider all qualified individuals for available positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability etc.
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