Night Shift QA Supervisor - Beverage Quality Leader

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

Job summary

CareerNerds in Roanoke, VA 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 standards.

You will develop your team, evaluate testing results, support audits, and collaborate with plant departments to drive process improvements and consistent product quality. Overnight hours are required with potential weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of QA or manufacturing experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing and regulatory knowledge.
• Familiarity with lab testing and equipment in a production setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and team development abilities.
• Able to work overnight schedule 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

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Biology background

Chemistry background

Tools

HPLC

GC

Laboratory equipment

Job description

CareerNerds in Roanoke, VA 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 standards.

You will develop your team, evaluate testing results, support audits, and collaborate with plant departments to drive process improvements and consistent product quality. Overnight hours are required with potential weekend/holiday coverage.