First Quality Enterprises Inc Jobs in Usa

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for our First Quality Retail Services facilitylocated in Lewistown, PA.

This position will be responsible for the creation, implementation and monitoring of all corporate & site Quality practices within their site of operation. Leading a team of quality professionals and driving a culture of continual improvement. Play a pivotal role and work collaboratively within the site management team, and drive quality engagement through all levels of the organization.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and planning to develop, implement and maintain quality systems to ensure compliance to regulatory, industry, and customer standards.
• Serves as the Management Representative for all site compliance and quality systems
• Supervises the activities of assigned staff and monitor the activities of QA/QC personnel within the QA Department.
• Assure that all resources utilized for the quality functions are procured, maintained, and perpetuated in a cost effective and timely manner within the goals of the strategic business plan.
• Take the leadership role in maintaining/changing the quality culture of the company – serve as the visible model of Quality. Educate team members in the quality philosophy and practices, including improvement strategies.
• Represents the company to vendors, customers, and appropriate regulatory officials in matters related to quality.
• Administers the quality audit program.
• Provides training to team members, as required, for implementing quality initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to prioritize key site projects and determine appropriate resources and timing; integrate lean six sigma activities with quality system activities such as Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) and Quality Improvements to assure effectiveness and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements.
• Develops annual quality plans and recommendations for continual improvement in conjunction with the Quality Leader and Operations Manager
• Determines methods and implements plans for professional development of personnel within the QA Department.
• Proposes budgets and monitors budget activity for the QA Department.
• Provides statistical analysis for evaluation of processes, and issue KPI reports to site leadership and divisional leaders at determined frequencies.
• Conducts lab tours and explains quality system to visitors.
• Understands competitive product features in comparison to products.
• Completes required reports and summaries for regulatory & industry agencies.
• Assists and substitutes for the Divisional Quality Leader, as needed.
• Observes all safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.
• Manage master validation plan.
• Implement, monitor and review online Quality systems, including vision QMS Software, and SPC systems.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, Business, or Science discipline.
• Three years minimum experience as a Quality Manager, Technical Manager, or QC Supervisor in a manufacturing environment (preferably FDA-regulated environment).
• Six sigma Green Belt certified, preferred.
• Supervisory experience.
• Auditing experience in GMP and/or ISO systems.
• ASQ Certification or equivalent training (CQE, CQA, CQT, or CQM).
• Advanced skills in oral and written communications.
• Standard skills in technical, business, and managerial fields.
• Standard skills in statistics, procedure implementation, and quality auditing.
• Competent in interactions with executive management, vendors, and customers.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at complete our online application.

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Sr. ERP Project Manager (Oracle ERP / Enterprise Transformation)

Location: Evansville, Indiana (Hybrid)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager to lead a large-scale Oracle ERP/Oracle Fusion implementation for our Client who is a National Transportation & Logistics company. This role will play a critical part in driving the organization’s first major enterprise technology transformation initiative.

This initiative represents the company’s first enterprise-wide ERP transformation, replacing multiple legacy systems with a unified Oracle platform.

This position is highly visible within the organization and will report into the CIO while coordinating across business, technology, and operational teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading large-scale ERP implementations as a Project Manager
• Hands-on experience delivering Oracle ERP / Oracle Fusion implementations or other ERP systems is ideal
• Experience working with external system integrators or consulting partners
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple workstreams
• Strong project governance, risk management, and delivery discipline
• Experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or operationally complex environments is a plus

Keywords: ERP Project Manager, Oracle ERP, Oracle Fusion, ERP Implementation, ERP Transformation, Oracle Cloud ERP, Oracle Fusion, Program Management, Oracle Financials, Oracle SCM, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics Technology, Enterprise Systems Implementation, PMP, Project Management, Project Management Professional, Digital Transformation

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Company Description

Automotive Quality & Logistics Inc. (AQL-Inc) is an industry leader specializing in sorting, inspection, containment, light manufacturing, assembly, kitting, rework, engineering support, supplier development, warehousing, and launch support services for automotive and manufacturing businesses. The company is dedicated to achieving 100% customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality products at competitive costs with reliable, on-time delivery. With over 600 trained employees across 16 US states and 1 Canadian province, AQL-Inc proudly supports over 400 automotive companies, including major OEMs like GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Mercedes, and Honda. AQL’s ISO 9001:2000 certification reflects its strong commitment to quality, and as a woman-and minority-owned business, it is dedicated to fostering growth by investing in its workforce and strengthening partnerships in the automotive supply chain.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Plymouth, MI, for a Quality Operations Manager. The role involves overseeing day-to-day quality operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and processes, and managing quality control initiatives. The individual in this role will coordinate inspections, monitor quality assurance practices, lead quality audits, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet operational and customer objectives. Additional responsibilities may include process improvement, reporting metrics, and training team members in quality management practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operations Management to successfully oversee and optimize daily business activities and processes.
• Proficiency in Quality Control, Quality Auditing, and Quality Assurance to ensure processes meet or exceed compliance and customer expectations.
• Strong expertise in Quality Management to develop and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical skills to identify and address quality issues effectively.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive organizational success.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Six Sigma, ISO compliance, or similar, are highly preferred.
• Travel required position - up to 70% of time.
• Previous automotive industry experience preferred.

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

How You'll Make a Difference

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Director, Quality Engineering. In this role, you’ll be a strategic and hands-on leader who will drive the transformation of quality across our technology organization. This leader will be responsible for building and scaling a modern Quality Engineering function that goes beyond traditional QA, with ownership spanning QA environments, test automation, AI-enabled quality practices, quality governance, best practices, and the establishment of a Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (COE).

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of leadership, technical depth, operating model design, and change management, with the ability to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Delivery teams to create a scalable, efficient, and forward-looking quality strategy that supports speed, reliability, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Engineering Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead the enterprise Quality Engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to Valvoline’s broader technology and business priorities.
• Shift the organization from traditional testing approaches to a modern quality engineering model focused on prevention, automation, continuous validation, and measurable quality outcomes.
• Establish quality as a shared responsibility across product, engineering, and delivery teams while maintaining strong governance and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of quality engineers, automation engineers, and QA leaders.

QA Center of Excellence (COE)

• Build and operationalize a Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (COE) to define frameworks, standards, tooling, reusable assets, and governance processes.
• Create enterprise-wide best practices for test design, automation, environment strategy, defect management, release readiness, and quality metrics.
• Standardize quality processes across portfolios while allowing for flexibility based on product and platform needs.
• Develop playbooks, templates, training, and maturity models to improve quality capability across teams.

Automation & Tooling

• Define and execute an enterprise test automation strategy across UI, API, integration, data, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing.
• Drive adoption of scalable automation frameworks and ensure integration with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Evaluate, select, and optimize quality tools and platforms to improve speed, coverage, traceability, and reporting.
• Increase automation efficiency and effectiveness by implementing reusable components, common libraries, and engineering best practices.

AI-Enabled Quality Engineering

• Lead the adoption of AI and intelligent automation within quality engineering, including opportunities such as:

test case generation

intelligent defect triage

predictive risk analysis

self-healing automation

release quality insights

test optimization and prioritization

• Assess emerging AI capabilities and define practical use cases that improve quality outcomes, team productivity, and speed to market.
• Partner with engineering and architecture leaders to ensure AI solutions are implemented responsibly, securely, and at scale.

QA Environments & Test Data Management

• Own the strategy for QA environments, including environment planning, availability, stability, governance, and optimization.
• Partner with infrastructure and platform teams to improve environment readiness, reduce bottlenecks, and support parallel delivery.
• Establish strong processes for test data management, environment provisioning, and integration dependency coordination.
• Drive improvements in environment monitoring and readiness reporting to reduce delays and improve release confidence.

Governance, Metrics & Best Practices

• Define and implement quality KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and scorecards to provide visibility into quality performance, automation maturity, defect trends, release risk, and environment health.
• Set standards for quality gates, entry/exit criteria, defect leakage reduction, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Build a culture of measurable quality and operational discipline through governance routines, audits, and executive reporting.
• Ensure best practices are embedded into agile delivery, DevSecOps, and release management processes.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Define the sourcing strategy for quality engineering capabilities, including the right balance of internal talent, strategic partners, and offshore/onshore vendor models.
• Lead vendor evaluation, selection, governance, and performance management related to quality engineering and testing services.
• Optimize spend, capability, and service quality across external partners while ensuring alignment to Valvoline standards and delivery expectations.
• Build workforce strategies that support both immediate delivery needs and long-term capability development.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, and PMO leaders to embed quality into planning, design, development, and release processes.
• Influence senior stakeholders on quality investments, transformation priorities, and operating model improvements.
• Support mission-critical initiatives by ensuring strong quality planning, risk management, and execution.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software quality engineering
• 5+ years leading enterprise QA teams
• Experience in high-volume retail, omnichannel, or consumer-facing environments strongly preferred
• Deep experience with:

Automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)

API testing tools

CI/CD tools

Performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.)

• Experience leading QA in Agile/SAFe or hybrid environments
• Experience using agentic tools for test development and integrating work with agentic code development (ie: Github Copilot, Claude code)
• Proven track record reducing defect escape rates

Leadership Competencies

• Enterprise systems thinker
• Data-driven decision maker
• Builder of scalable processes
• Collaborative but boundary-setting partner
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced retail cycles
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

Vice President, Quality Assurance – Manufacturing

We are seeking a Vice President of Quality Assurance to lead and transform the quality function across a global manufacturing network. This executive will define and execute the enterprise quality strategy, drive cultural transformation, and ensure world-class performance across customer satisfaction, product quality, and operational excellence.

This role serves as the senior quality leader, partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, and commercial teams to align quality performance with overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the global quality function across multiple manufacturing sites, with full accountability for quality performance, systems, and results
• Define and execute an enterprise-wide quality strategy aligned with growth, customer expectations, and operational excellence
• Drive cultural transformation, embedding a proactive, data-driven quality mindset across all levels of the organization
• Lead cross-functional quality governance, including steering committees and executive-level issue resolution
• Standardize and scale quality systems, processes, and best practices across global operations
• Partner with customers and suppliers to resolve complex quality challenges and strengthen strategic relationships
• Develop and implement advanced quality systems, including digital and real-time quality monitoring capabilities
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, reducing defects, scrap, warranty, and cost of poor quality
• Oversee customer satisfaction programs, ensuring measurable improvements in performance and competitive positioning
• Build and develop a high-performing global quality organization, creating a strong leadership pipeline
• Assess current capabilities (process, tools, talent) and build a strategic roadmap to achieve best-in-class performance

Required Experience

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in quality within manufacturing environments
• Proven experience leading quality across multiple sites and/or global operations
• Demonstrated success driving quality transformation and cultural change
• Experience in consumer products, durable goods, or process manufacturing environments
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Production Systems
• Experience with ERP systems and data-driven decision making
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Leadership Profile

• Strategic, enterprise-level thinker with strong business and financial acumen
• Proven ability to lead through influence across functions and regions
• Skilled in building and developing high-performing global teams
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage customers, suppliers, and senior leadership
• Data-driven leader with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable solutions
• Experienced in managing high-stakes customer and supplier relationships

Borealis Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Federal Construction Quality Control Manager (QCM) in Niagara, New York. The Quality Control Manager shall oversee and coordinate the planning, implementation, and supervision of the project quality control plan, including employees and outside agencies or consultants involved in inspections and testing.

Borealis Enterprises, LLC is an entity of NTVI Federal, Inc, a federal contractor engaged in construction, professional services, facility management and telecommunications, with its corporate office in Chantilly, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):

• The Quality Control Manager (QCM) will assure, to the best of their abilities, that all materials, workmanship and construction are in full compliance with the contract, plans and specifications, and all applicable building codes.
• The QCM will conduct business in a professional and ethical manner and integrate well into the project team. The QCM is authorized to require that defective work or material be corrected or removed until made compliant.
• Submittal review and approval shall be the responsibility of the QCM including recommendations for variations, value engineering, and betterments.
• The QCM shall perform inspections as needed and shall prepare and maintain inspection and performance records daily.
• Preparatory meetings shall be held with subcontractors and all parties concerned as needed to define QC and safety policies and procedures with each newly definable feature of work.
• The QCM will also maintain current certifications for First Aid, CPR and OSHA.

Position Requirements:

• Engineering Degree Required (Civil Engineering degree preferred)
• 2+ years of field experience in the role of Quality Control Assistant Manager or 5-10 years of acceptable construction related experience – Superintendent or Assistant Project Manager or similar.
• Possess a current CQM certification
• CPR Certification Required
• Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course
• Proven competency and proficiency of position’s essential job functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Broad-based project and management skills to lead and effectively communicate with people both internal and external to the company.
• Project experience in the $1 million to $10 million range including multi-story buildings, site work, grading, and site utilities
• Proficiency in PC-based programs including Microsoft Office, scheduling software, etc.
• Experience with Government/Military projects
• The QCM may spend part of their time at noisy production sites. In some areas, you may have to wear protective clothing or goggles. Some travel may be required.

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Title: Technical Program Manager/Quality Assurance

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Type: Contract

Our client is seeking a Technical Program Manager III who will be responsible for managing one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide IT program(s) consisting of multiple projects.

We’re seeking a dynamic Quality Assurance Manager with 10+ years of experience in Mobile Wireless and WiFi networks.

This is a single or multiple incumbent(s) position that typically exists in a small to medium size enterprise with multiple project managers, project leaders, and/or project support staff as direct or dotted line reports.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develops the program strategy, supporting business case and various enterprise-wide high-level project plans.
• Ensures integration of projects and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the needs of the business.
• Communicates with IT leadership, business leadership and IT Business Consultants to communicate program strategy, direction, and changes.
• Responsible for delivering all projects contained in the IT project portfolio on time, within budget and meeting the strategic and business requirements.
• Responsible for tracking key project milestones and recommending adjustments to Project Managers.
• Partners with senior leadership of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Typically has 10 to 15 years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role and 8+ years managing projects.
• Experience as a Quality Assurance Manager, with 10+ years of experience in Mobile Wireless and WiFi networks.
• Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools.