First-Shift QA Leader - Beverage Quality & Compliance

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

Job summary

Confidential Beverage Manufacturer in the Silver Spring area seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor for 1st shift to lead QA teams in lab and on the production floor. You will ensure products meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements, coach staff, review data, and support audits with cross-department collaboration.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement and adherence to specifications, sanitation, and regulatory standards to maintain consistent product quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or comparable college or technical education in a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience in QA/manufacturing.
• Manufacturing experience and knowledge of food industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA personnel on the lab and production floor, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Coach and develop team members through training and feedback.
• Review laboratory data, investigate exceptions, and identify trends for corrective action.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication & coaching

Team development

Education

Assoc. degree in biology/chemistry/food science

Technical education in lab methods

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

HPLC/GC awareness

Job description

Confidential Beverage Manufacturer in the Silver Spring area seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor for 1st shift to lead QA teams in lab and on the production floor. You will ensure products meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements, coach staff, review data, and support audits with cross-department collaboration.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement and adherence to specifications, sanitation, and regulatory standards to maintain consistent product quality.