Night Shift QA Supervisor — Beverage Manufacturing

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Roanoke, VA seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift in a beverage manufacturing setting. You will lead QA on the production floor and in the laboratory to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will coach and develop staff, review lab results, support audits, and partner with other departments to drive continuous improvements in product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or related discipline.
• 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.
• 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 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

Problem-solving

Communication

Team development

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

HPLC

GC

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

Statistical software

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Roanoke, VA seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift in a beverage manufacturing setting. You will lead QA on the production floor and in the laboratory to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will coach and develop staff, review lab results, support audits, and partner with other departments to drive continuous improvements in product quality and customer satisfaction.