Manager of Quality Control and Packaging

Company: Bunzl
Location: Salinas
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Destiny Packaging, a Bunzl agricultural company is seeking a Packaging and Quality Control Manager. This position is expected to oversee all internal and external quality standards and procedures, ensuring excellence across incoming products from import domestic production for the Salinas and Yuma warehousing facilities. This position consists of regularly visiting vendors to deliver comprehensive training and implement robust quality procedures, while confirming that all vendors proactively adopt effective strategies to prevent potential quality challenges. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will be responsible for consistently conducting field and production film trials and partnering with the sales team during routine customer visits to deliver technical expertise and exceptional support. Responsibilities: Conduct routine inspections of harvesting fields and production facilities to address and resolve customer complaints related to flexible packaging. When required, support the introduction of new products in development, such as films for VFFM, commodity bags, or other flexible packaging solutions, whether during trials at customer facilities or throughout the vendor production period. Consistently join the sales team on sales calls to offer expert technical support and enhance customer interactions. Collaborate with all vendors to standardize quality procedures across both international and domestic vendors. Train and develop employees on quality control methods, inspection techniques, quality standards and customer needs. Communicate daily with peers regarding quality, productivity, and continuous improvement activities. Conduct inspection for products from the incoming Import and Domestic shipments or existing inventory. First point of contact for team leaders in escalating process of quality problems or concerns Provide inspection updates so the team is notified with inspection results. Lead root cause problem solving exercises for internal and external quality issues. Process DMR’s and follow through until vendors have issued credit for defective products. Constantly searching for improvement and continually seek to eliminate waste. Communicate and support the sales team, and coordinate with the operations and purchasing teams to address quality issues in a timely manner. Approximately 75% of time will be spent on the warehouse floor, harvesting fields, and/or supplier production facilities. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred 5 or more years of experience in Flexible Packaging Manufacturing Industry 5 or more years overseeing Quality Control Supervisory experience preferred Bilingual English/Spanish a plus Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve quality and productivity goals and work in a team environment Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement change So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities. Destiny Packaging's salary range is $75-80k plus bonus based on experience, education and geographic location. Click here to view the California Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America. Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match. Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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