Beverage QA Lead — First Shift, Quality & Compliance

Job Juncture; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Execufit is recruiting a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Silver Spring area.

This role leads QA staff in the laboratory and on the production floor, ensuring products meet established quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements. You will coach your team, review laboratory results, support audits, and partner with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or comparable college or technical education in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or related discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• 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 liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography (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 work first shift with flexibility for additional coverage when needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team development

Problem solving

Laboratory testing

HPLC

GC

Sanitation knowledge

Education

Associate degree or technical education in biology/chemistry/food science

Tools

SAP

Kronos

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Job description

Execufit is recruiting a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Silver Spring area.

This role leads QA staff in the laboratory and on the production floor, ensuring products meet established quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements. You will coach your team, review laboratory results, support audits, and partner with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality.