Beverage QA Supervisor: Lead Quality & Compliance (1st Shift)

Aspire Talent Solutions; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiring Beverage manufacturer seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the 1st shift in the Silver Spring area. Lead QA staff in the laboratory and on the production floor to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will coach the team, review results, and drive audits and improvements. This role requires an associate degree and 1–3 years in manufacturing quality, with experience in laboratory testing and sanitation.

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.
• 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.

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

Math proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team development

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree or comparable college or technical education in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or related discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

Job description

Aspiring Beverage manufacturer seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the 1st shift in the Silver Spring area. Lead QA staff in the laboratory and on the production floor to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will coach the team, review results, and drive audits and improvements. This role requires an associate degree and 1–3 years in manufacturing quality, with experience in laboratory testing and sanitation.