Quality Manager (Hybrid)

Quality Manager – Drive Excellence, Lead Innovation

Note: This position offers a hybrid work arrangement. On-site presence at our Wisconsin Rapids/Nekoosa, WI facilities will be required and will vary depending on business needs and project demands.

Your Impact
As the Quality Manager, you will be the cornerstone of our commitment to delivering best-in-class quality performance. You’ll lead the charge in ensuring every product and process not only meets but exceeds our customer expectations. By building a high-performing team and championing a culture of continuous improvement, you’ll directly impact operational success, customer satisfaction, and our bottom line.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of skilled quality engineers
• Fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented culture focused on quality and cost-saving innovation
• Overseeing and enhancing our Quality Management System (QMS) across all locations
• Driving site and corporate Q-metric performance to >99.5% and closing quality claims within 20 days
• Spearheading quality investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis
• Developing and maintaining a quality dashboard that keeps leadership informed and aligned
• Reducing customer quality credits by 10% in 2025 and again in 2026
• Introducing at least three innovative quality improvement technologies/methodologies in the next year
• Partnering cross-functionally with teams including R&D, Engineering, Sales, and Production

What You’ll Bring

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Paper Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field
• 7 years of experience in quality management or engineering roles
• 3 years of leadership experience within operational or manufacturing environments
• A strategic, data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze trends and act on insights
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and doing things better every day

Other Things We Think You Should Know

• Travel for this role is minimal (less than 15%)
• This is a highly visible role with regular reporting to senior leadership
• We value initiative and empower our people to make impactful decisions
• You’ll play a key role in shaping our quality roadmap for years to come

Who We Are

Nekoosa is the premier manufacturer of specialty print media, with a 60-year legacy of innovation. We offer an extensive portfolio of pressure sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, specialty print media, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers used to produce general-purpose signage; window, wall, and floor graphics; waterproof menus; cut lettering and decals; and multipart forms.

With 6 locations across the U.S. and a partner, Fourbases, in Aalter, Belgium, our expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities. We've built an energized culture focused on growth, employee development, and market leadership. Our success is rooted in our people, and we are committed to promoting work/life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices.
Whether you're looking to start, change, or advance your career—find your path at Nekoosa and leave your mark on the world.

What We Can Offer You
Benefits are the game changer! We value our employees’ health and happiness by providing benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following your hire date. Our benefits may include:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance plans
• Generous time off including vacation (based on service), 12 holidays, sick/emergency time, parental leave, and paid volunteer hours
  Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250/year), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and annual reimbursements for steel toe and prescription safety glasses
• 401(k) with company match, Employee Assistance Program (for you and your family), annual bonus program, referral bonuses up to $1,750, short- and long-term disability, and more

Great Places to Live Nearby:
Wisconsin Rapids is centrally located with easy access to several vibrant cities within a 1.5-hour drive:

• Stevens Point (30 mins): A charming college town with a strong arts scene, riverfront trails, and top-rated public schools. Home to UW-Stevens Point and known for its community vibe. Learn more: https://www.stevenspointarea.com/
• Wausau (1 hour): Nestled in the Wisconsin River Valley, Wausau offers a mix of outdoor recreation, a growing downtown with local restaurants, and great healthcare options. Rib Mountain and Granite Peak offer skiing, hiking, and year-round activities. Learn more: https://greaterwausau.org/
• Appleton (1.5 hours): A lively city with a mix of big-city amenities and small-town warmth. Great schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, strong job market, and a thriving arts and music scene. Learn more: https://www.foxcities.org/
• Oshkosh (1.5 hours): Known for its lakeside living, events like EAA AirVenture, and excellent cost of living. Great for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Learn more: https://www.visitoshkosh.com/
• Marshfield (45 mins): A friendly community with a top-ranked hospital system (Marshfield Clinic), low cost of living, and a great environment for healthcare professionals. Learn more: https://visitmarshfield.com/
• Green Bay (1.51 hours): A vibrant city known for its strong community spirit, affordable living, excellent schools, and being home to the legendary Green Bay Packers, making it a great place for sports enthusiasts and families alike. https://www.greenbay.com/

These communities offer excellent housing options, schools, and recreational opportunities—making it easy to find the right fit for your lifestyle while staying close to work in Wisconsin Rapids. Learn more about life in Wisconsin Rapids: https://www.visitwisrapids.com/

The Fine Print
A post-offer background check and drug screen are required
Nekoosa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination of any kind
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact our HR team at hr@nekoosa.com