Night-Shift QA Leader: Beverage Quality & Compliance

KingRecruitingServices; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is recruiting a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Roanoke area, VA. This night-shift role leads QA on the production floor and in the laboratory to ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

You will develop your team, evaluate testing results, support audits, and partner with Production to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical education in biology, chemistry, food science or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing/QA.
• 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.
• Willingness to work the stated overnight schedule and flexibility for additional coverage.
• Ability to stand, walk, 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

Analytical skills

Math skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Team development

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Associate degree or technical education

Tools

Laboratory equipment

HPLC

Gas Chromatography

Microbiological techniques

MS Office / SAP

Kronos

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is recruiting a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Roanoke area, VA. This night-shift role leads QA on the production floor and in the laboratory to ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

You will develop your team, evaluate testing results, support audits, and partner with Production to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality.