First-Shift QA Supervisor: Beverage Quality & Compliance

Tom Trese Networking LLC (Your recruiting consultant); Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Beverage Manufacturer in the Silver Spring area is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the 1st shift to lead QA teams in the laboratory and on the production floor. The role ensures products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements while coaching staff and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities include audits, documentation, trend analysis, and collaboration with production to resolve quality concerns and maintain certification standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or comparable education in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences or related field.
• 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 LC (HPLC) and 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 skills

Organization

Team development

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in Biology/Chemistry/Food Science or related

Tools

Laboratory equipment

HPLC

GC

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

Statistical software

Job description

Confidential Beverage Manufacturer in the Silver Spring area is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the 1st shift to lead QA teams in the laboratory and on the production floor. The role ensures products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements while coaching staff and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities include audits, documentation, trend analysis, and collaboration with production to resolve quality concerns and maintain certification standards.