Night QA Lead: Beverage Quality & Compliance

Ashton North LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in the Roanoke, VA area is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift to lead QA personnel on the production floor and in the laboratory. You will ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while guiding coaching and development of your team.

Responsibilities include reviewing lab results, supporting internal and external audits, and driving continuous improvement to strengthen product quality and customer satisfaction within a

Qualifications

• Associate degree or comparable education in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Manufacturing experience in the food industry.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, math, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, organization, and team development abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production setting.
• Availability to work the stated overnight schedule, with flexibility for additional coverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA personnel, set daily priorities, and communicate expectations for quality, safety, and timely completion of work.
• Develop team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Partner with Production and other departments to address quality concerns and maintain food safety standards.
• Oversee assigned quality management programs, including documentation, training, and internal audits.
• Support compliance with regulatory, certification, customer, and product specifications.
• Review laboratory results for accuracy, investigate exceptions, and identify unfavorable trends.
• Recommend process improvements based on testing data and quality performance.
• Prepare for and assist with internal audits and external regulatory, certification, and customer assessments.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen product quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Team development

Education

Associate degree or comparable

Tools

HPLC

GC

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

SAP

Kronos

Job description

Ashton North LLC in the Roanoke, VA area is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift to lead QA personnel on the production floor and in the laboratory. You will ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while guiding coaching and development of your team.

Responsibilities include reviewing lab results, supporting internal and external audits, and driving continuous improvement to strengthen product quality and customer satisfaction within a