Packaging Quality Lab Manager

Monster Energy
Corona, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced packaging professionals with strong leadership skills working in the beverage manufacturing domain.

Best fit for

  • Experienced packaging engineers with leadership experience in beverage manufacturing
    — “Prefer 10+ years in beverage and package integrity knowledge.”
  • Candidates with a background in managing lab teams and driving technical improvements
    — “Drive continuous improvement and long-term growth of laboratory capabilities.”

Things to consider

  • This role may require a long-term commitment due to the 10+ years of management experience preference.
    — “Prefer 10+ years in management in Packaging / Manufacturing.”
  • The position likely demands a high level of attention to compliance and audit readiness.
    — “maintains a safe, compliant, and audit-ready environment.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with specific beverage packaging testing equipment in your resume.
    — “Experience with beverage and packaging testing instruments (CarboQC, Zham Nagel, Seam Analysis, TORUS Gauge, scales, incubators, TPO 5001, Enamel Rater).”
  • Emphasize your track record in leading investigations and implementing corrective actions.
    — “Lead technical investigations related to packaging defects, customer complaints, non-conformances, and manufacturing issues.”
  • Showcase your ability to manage lab operations and ensure compliance with quality systems.
    — “Ensure laboratory compliance with quality systems and procedures.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • accurate testing and validation
  • compliance with regulatory standards
  • team development
Typical background
quality control/quality assurance experiencepackaging engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality ControlPackaging TestingLaboratory ManagementData AnalysisSAPExcelWordSharepointMicrosoft Outlook

Preferred

Six Sigma CertificationPackaging ProfessionalBeverage And Packaging Testing Instruments Knowledge

Stack & domain

SAPSmartsheetExcelWordSharepointMicrosoft OutlookBeverage And Packaging Testing InstrumentsLeadershipTechnical CapabilityProfessional DevelopmentData AnalysisReportingDecision SupportQuality SystemsEquipment ManagementCompliance ManagementSix Sigma CertificationPackaging ProfessionalQuality ControlQuality AssurancePackagingManufacturingBeverage Industry

About the role

Original posting from Monster Energy via Greenhouse

About Monster Energy:

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A Day in the Life:

The Quality Control Packaging Lab Manager leads the testing, evaluation, and validation of primary and secondary packaging systems while ensuring the efficient operation of the packaging laboratory. This role oversees laboratory personnel, drives technical capability and professional development, and maintains a safe, compliant, and audit-ready environment. The manager is responsible for package integrity and stability testing programs, laboratory performance and productivity, and adherence to health, safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

The Impact You'll Make:

Laboratory Leadership & People Management:  Lead, develop, and manage Packaging Quality Lab Technicians; oversee staffing, scheduling, performance management, training, and employee development to ensure safe, efficient, and effective laboratory operations.

Routine Packaging Testing & Quality Oversight:  Direct and oversee routine packaging quality and integrity testing activities, ensuring accurate execution of test methods, compliance with quality standards, and timely approval of test results. 

Investigations & Root Cause Analysis:  Lead technical investigations related to packaging defects, customer complaints, non-conformances, and manufacturing issues; provide data-driven analysis and corrective action recommendations.

Laboratory Strategy & Capability Expansion:  Drive continuous improvement and long-term growth of laboratory capabilities through evaluation and implementation of new test methods, technologies, equipment, and industry best practices.

Data Analysis, Reporting & Decision Support:  Review, analyze, interpret, and approve laboratory data; identify trends, communicate findings, and provide technical recommendations to Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Leadership teams.

Quality Systems, Equipment & Compliance Management:  Ensure laboratory compliance with quality systems and procedures, maintain calibration and preventive maintenance programs, and oversee method validation, documentation, and audit readiness.

Who You Are:

Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or related field of study. 

Minimum 5+ years in Quality Control/Quality Assurance preferred.Computer operating skills SAP, SmartSheet, Excel/Word, SharePoint and Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint.

Prefer 10+ years in management in Packaging / Manufacturing.

Prefer 10+ years in beverage and package integrity knowledge. 

Prefer Six Sigma Certification or Packaging Professional.

Experience with beverage and packaging testing instruments (CarboQC, Zham Nagel, Seam Analysis, TORUS Gauge, scales, incubators, TPO 5001, Enamel Rater).

Monster Energy provides competitive total compensation. The estimated annual salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Pay Range$105,000—$134,000 USDFor United States applicants:

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