Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager – Corrugated Carton Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager to lead QA/QC and compliance functions for a corrugated carton manufacturing operation in Karachi. The role involves overseeing product quality, maintaining the Quality Management System and ensuring adherence to ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of five quality assurance and compliance professionals.
• Develop, implement and maintain a QMS compliant with ISO 9001:2015.
• Monitor and analyze carton quality parameters such as GSM, BF, ECT, Burst Strength, Cobb Test and Compression Test.
• Plan and execute internal and external audit programs.
• Manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes to address quality issues.
• Control documentation and records related to quality and compliance activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and stay updated on industry standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and supply‑chain teams to drive improvements.
• Train and mentor team members on quality standards and audit procedures.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and report key quality metrics to senior management.
• Maintain QMS certifications and support audit renewals.

Required profile

• Minimum eight years of experience in QA/QC and compliance within corrugated carton manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of carton quality parameters and ISO 9001:2015.
• Proven leadership and team‑management skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and drive continuous improvement.

Required skills

• GSM testing
• BF testing
• ECT testing
• Burst Strength testing
• Cobb Test
• Compression Test
• Quality Management Systems
• ISO 9001:2015
• Audit management
• CAPA implementation
• Risk assessment
• Documentation control