Beverage QA Supervisor & Lab Lead

Leahy-Ifp; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NLX Beverage Solutions, now integrated into Finlays Solutions, seeks a QA Supervisor for 2nd shift to lead Laboratory & Quality Operations. You will ensure testing accuracy, data reporting, and compliance with GMP, HACCP, and FSQMS while supporting production reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include staffing for testing, training, and coordinating with Operations to address quality issues and audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience with laboratory auditing and compliance programs.
• HACCP Level 2 certification preferred.
• Advanced ability to train personnel and perform analytical and microbiological testing.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices, including handling chemicals, reagents, and hazardous materials.
• Experience managing laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and replacement planning.
• Ability to lead method validation and verification activities, including participation in laboratory ring testing programs.
• Expert knowledge of laboratory techniques such as sampling, weighing, pipetting, and titration.
• Knowledge of GFSI audit scheme, (ex. SQF, FS22000 or BRC); implementation experience preferred.
• Strong laboratory data management and documentation skills.
• Proficient in data analysis tools, including Excel, to identify trends and patterns.
• Working knowledge of basic statistical concepts, including averages, standard deviation, range, and SPC, with the ability to apply them to laboratory data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Laboratory & Quality Operations to ensure testing and data reporting accuracy.
• Train and develop laboratory staff to maintain high performance standards.
• Support GMP, HACCP, and FSQMS compliance across the site.
• Plan staffing to support production needs and audits.
• Prepare quality reports and communicate results to Operations.
• Collaborate with Production to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
• Monitor CTQs and CCPs throughout production and support audits.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP

HACCP

Laboratory Testing

Data Reporting

GLP

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

NLX Beverage Solutions, now integrated into Finlays Solutions, seeks a QA Supervisor for 2nd shift to lead Laboratory & Quality Operations. You will ensure testing accuracy, data reporting, and compliance with GMP, HACCP, and FSQMS while supporting production reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include staffing for testing, training, and coordinating with Operations to address quality issues and audits.