Beverage QA Supervisor - 1st Shift & Process Improvement

Hire Consulting Services; Silver Spring (MD); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Silver Spring area. The role leads QA personnel in the laboratory and on the production floor to ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

You will coach the 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, with a background in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or a related discipline.
• One to three 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.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk the manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Availability to work first shift with flexibility for additional coverage when needed.

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

Math skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organization

Team development

Prioritization

Time management

Formation

Associate degree in biology/chemistry/food science/health sciences

Outils

HPLC

GC

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

Description du poste

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Silver Spring area. The role leads QA personnel in the laboratory and on the production floor to ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

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