Manager Manufacturing Shift Quality Assurance

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

The Manager Manufacturing Shift (QA) at Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated in Roanoke will oversee front-line leaders and hourly associates across shifts to ensure quality, safety, and cost performance in a beverage manufacturing plant.

You will drive weekly objectives and apply performance tools for rapid improvements. Role emphasizes day-to-day QA operations, production and maintenance coordination, and guiding teams with coaching, performance management, and continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or up to 3 years of college in related field.
• Food/Beverage manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience supervising exempt and non-exempt associates.
• Knowledge of HACCP, ISO standards, Six Sigma, and Lean Principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a front-line team to achieve quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
• Monitor production, quality, and maintenance output; report and identify improvements.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and coordinate maintenance schedules.
• Serve as program owner and perform internal audits of program elements.
• Support audits by regulators, customers, or brand owners.
• Plan staffing and organize workflow; assign responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem-solving

Quality focus

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher (Food/Beverage related)

Tools

SAP

CONA

SharePoint

PHRED

Kronos

Job description

Requisition ID: 262360

Locations: Roanoke

Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler - Pour Your Passion into Purpose!

We're more than beverages-we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

Job Overview

The Manager Manufacturing Shift (QA) will provide training, coaching, and guidance to functional front-line leaders and/or hourly associates on one or multiple shifts; ensure the proper execution of the daily work activities that drive quality, efficiency, safety, service, and cost performance in a manufacturing plant. This role is responsible for focusing on the current week; coordinating the application of performance tools and methodologies to enhance rapid, ongoing, measurable improvements; Day-to-Day QA Oprations, Production and Maintenance Team Operations as assigned; setting and communicating daily weekly, and monthly objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and motivate a team to deliver results by communicating company goals, including quality and customer satisfaction; safety practices, and deadlines; engage and develop teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training; implement continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus; embody company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership
• Check production, quality, and maintenance output according to specifications, submit reports on performance and progress while identifying issues in efficiency and suggesting improvements
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings within an environment of trust and engagement and ensure the safe use of equipment and schedules regular maintenance
• Serves as the program owner and performs internal audits of the program elements
• Supervises, leads, and motivates a team to deliver results by communicating company goals (including quality and customer satisfaction), safety practices, and deadlines
• Engages and develops teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training; implementing continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus; and embodying company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership
• Supports and assists in audits from internal and external regulatory, certification, customer, and or brand owner sources
• Maintain staffing schedules and organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Manufacturing experience and Food Industry knowledge preferred
• Familiarity with lab equipment and testing within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of sanitation and beverage processes
• Problem-solving and strong analytical ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Food Manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures, flexible shifts, and weekend and holiday work based on business needs
• Experience supervising exempt and non-exempt associates
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities
• Familiar with HACCP, ISO Standards, Six Sigma, and Lean Principles
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, SAP, CONA, SharePoint, PHRED, Kronos, and SharePoint is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school (preferred area of study: Food Science, Biology, Chemistry)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge acquired through 5 - 7 years of work experience.
• Food or Beverage industry experience

Work Environment

The work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.