Night Shift QA Supervisor | Beverage Quality Lead

True North Consultants, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift in the Roanoke area. The role leads QA on the production floor and in the laboratory to ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, reviewing test results, coordinating with Production, and supporting internal and external audits. Overnight coverage is required with potential weekend/holiday hours based on operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or comparable college or technical education in 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

Analytical skills

Math skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organization

Team development

Overnight shift availability

Physical endurance

Education

Associate degree or relevant education

Education in biology/chemistry/food science/health sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment knowledge

HPLC

GC

SAP

Kronos

Microsoft Excel

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift in the Roanoke area. The role leads QA on the production floor and in the laboratory to ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, reviewing test results, coordinating with Production, and supporting internal and external audits. Overnight coverage is required with potential weekend/holiday hours based on operations.