1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead – Beverage

Essenti Talent; Silver Spring (MD); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Essenti Talent is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Silver Spring, MD area. This role leads QA personnel in the laboratory and production floor to ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

You will coach the team, review lab results, support audits, and partner with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing.
• Manufacturing experience and knowledge of food industry practices.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sanitation, beverage processes, and microbiological or aseptic techniques.
• Familiarity with HPLC and GC.
• Strong analytical, math, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, organization, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Availability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsabilités

• Lead QA personnel, organize daily activities, and communicate expectations for quality, safety, and performance.
• Develop team members through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Partner with Production and other departments to resolve quality concerns and support food safety practices.
• Oversee assigned quality management programs, including documentation, training, and internal audits.
• Maintain compliance with product specifications, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and certification standards.
• Review laboratory data for accuracy, investigate exceptions, and identify trends requiring corrective action.
• Recommend process improvements based on testing results and quality performance.
• Prepare for and assist with regulatory, certification, customer, and internal audits.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen quality and customer satisfaction.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Formation

Associate degree or equivalent

Biology / Chemistry background

Outils

HPLC

GC

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

Description du poste

Essenti Talent is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Silver Spring, MD area. This role leads QA personnel in the laboratory and production floor to ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

You will coach the team, review lab results, support audits, and partner with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality.