Night Shift QA Lead — Beverages & Quality Assurance

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in the Roanoke area is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift to lead QA personnel on the production floor and in the laboratory, ensuring products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

You will develop your team, evaluate testing results, support audits, and work with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality, while coordinating with Production to address quality concerns during overnight

Qualifications

• Associate degree or comparable college or technical education in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or a related discipline.
• One to three years of relevant work experience.
• Manufacturing experience and knowledge of food industry practices.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, math, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, organization, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production setting.
• Availability to work the stated overnight schedule, with flexibility for additional coverage.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk the production floor, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds.

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

QA leadership

Food safety knowledge

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Education

Associate degree or technical education in biology/chemistry/food science

Tools

HPLC

GC

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in the Roanoke area is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift to lead QA personnel on the production floor and in the laboratory, ensuring products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

You will develop your team, evaluate testing results, support audits, and work with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality, while coordinating with Production to address quality concerns during overnight