Product Performance Manager – Manufacturing Quality Leader

Product Performance Manager Manufacturing Quality Leader

Mansfield LA (Hybrid Flexibility) Full-Time Relocation Potential

Lead Quality Performance and Customer Impact at Scale...

A leading manufacturing organization in the paper and packaging industry is seeking a Product Performance Manager to drive quality strategy process improvement and customer satisfaction at a high-performing mill operation.

This is a high-visibility leadership role where you will own the Quality Management System (QMS) lead cross-functional performance initiatives and directly impact product quality cost and customer experience.

What Youll Own:

• Serve as the sites QMS Champion ensuring alignment with corporate standards and continuous improvement
• Lead development and execution of quality metrics KPIs and performance initiatives
• Drive root cause analysis and structured problem solving (Six Sigma etc.) to reduce cost of quality
• Partner with operations to resolve process and product quality issues
• Lead all customer-facing quality interactions including issue resolution and site visits
• Oversee audits SOPs and quality documentation to ensure compliance and consistency
• Manage and develop a high-performing quality team (engineers technicians frontline leaders)
• Act as the central liaison across operations customers and corporate partners

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience with quality ownership
• Strong experience with:
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • Six Sigma / structured problem solving
  • Root cause analysis and KPI-driven improvement
• Knowledge of paper manufacturing and product convertibility strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external customers

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Full ownership of site-level quality strategy and performance
• Direct impact on customer satisfaction and operational excellence
• High visibility with plant leadership and corporate stakeholders
• Opportunity to shape quality culture and long-term performance
• Flexible work environment with relocation support available

Why Work With Northwest Talent Solutions..

This opportunity is represented by Northwest Talent Solutions known for delivering high-quality aligned opportunities to top talent:

• Precision over volume: Youre being considered for a highly targeted role
• Fast interview process: Roles move quickly and decisively
• Direct access to decision-makers
• Transparent communication and advocacy throughout the process

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ($120K$144K range)
• Performance incentives full benefits
• Relocation support (for the right candidate)

If youre a manufacturing leader ready to own quality drive performance and lead at scale apply today.

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