Sr Quality Manager

Tekni-Plex · Ridgefield, NJ

Level: Manager
Team: Quality
Base pay: $150k–$180k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 12+ years
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management quality role at Tekni-Plex (packaging) in Ridgefield, NJ. Lead, coach, and develop the Quality teams through effective resource planning, performance management and talent development.

They ask for: 12+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Six Sigma, Root cause, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Internal audits
Base pay: $150k–$180k
Day to day: relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $114k–$155k. This one lists $150k–$180k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 19 quality engineer openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 18 other live quality postings in New Jersey.

Base pay: About 32% above similar roles
Experience asked: More than usual (12+ vs 7+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 58%
✓ Six Sigma 42%
ISO 9001 32%
Supplier quality 32%
✓ New product launch 26%
Lean 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 12+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Promotion path mentionedRelocation help

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Job summary

TekniPlex is hiring a Sr. Quality Manager for our Ridgefield, NJ location. The Sr. Quality Manager has responsibility for the Quality across multiple Manufacturing sites within the Tekni-Plex Medtech Solutions (MTS) business. They will work closely with site leadership teams to deliver consistent quality of performance through the management of an effective Quality Management System, promote a strong Quality culture within the business, and develop, through coaching and mentorship, the skills and experience of the Quality team. The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $180,000 annually. Pay is

based on experience. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

◆Lead the Quality Management System and teams across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with Tekni-Plex Quality

requirements

and in line ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and FDA 21 CFR 820.

✓Champion the deployment of new Quality Initiatives by establishing, standardizing, and monitoring processes designed to strengthen product and process quality.
✓Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Engineering, and Management to support site operations, technology transfers, qualifications, and validation activities.
✓Lead or support the planning, coordination of NPI validations, test method validations, product transfers and/or equipment qualification/requalification
✓Direct process and product improvement programs, ensuring adherence to excellence and embedding industry best practices throughout the organization.
✓Lead, coach, and develop the Quality teams through effective resource planning, performance management and talent development.
✓Promote a strong quality culture built on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and proactive risk management.
✓Partner with Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to resolve customer quality issues through robust root cause analysis and targeted corrective/preventive action implementation.
✓Coach and mentor teams in advanced quality tools and methodologies to support structured problem-solving techniques.
✓Manage the execution internal audits to maintain the effectiveness of the Quality Management System, support customer audits and notified body audits.
✓Promote and manage effective Quality reporting across the sites to ensure Quality performance is trended against objectives and use to identify targeted continuous improvement initiatives.
✓Up to 25% travel (both in-state and out-of-state); requires regular visits to each location.
✓Role must be on site 5 days a week – time spent between the sites will be dependent on immediate and project needs.
✓Travel to other Tekni-Plex sites as required to support business objectives.

Qualifications

✓Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years previous quality assurance management experience in the Medical Device Industry.
✓Must have experience with ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and FDA 21 CFR 820.
✓Strong understanding of statistics, quality equipment, instruments and processes related to Manufacturing.
✓Good communication and interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy.
✓Prefer Six Sigma Black Green/Belt certification.
✓Exceptional attention to detail.
✓Must be self-directed with proven leadership qualities.

TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.

✓Medical Coverage
✓Prescription Drug Coverage
✓Telemedicine
✓Dental Coverage
✓Vision Coverage
✓Employee Assistance Program
✓Health Savings Account (HSA)
✓Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
✓Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
✓Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
✓Short Term Disability (STD)
✓Long Term Disability (LTD
✓Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
✓Hospital Indemnity
✓Accident Insurance
✓Critical Illness
✓401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
✓Daily Pay
✓Business Travel Insurance
✓Legal Plan
✓Identity Protection

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Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

Language skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical d