Night-Shift QA Supervisor – Beverages

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke area beverage manufacturer is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift. You will lead QA personnel on the production floor and in the lab to ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

You’ll develop your team, evaluate testing results, support audits, and collaborate with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality. Overnight shift is required with potential extra weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or related field.
• 1–3 years of QA experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with food safety practices.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and testing in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and team development skills.

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

Quality assurance

GMP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

HPLC

G C

Microbiological techniques

SAP

Kronos

Job description

Roanoke area beverage manufacturer is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift. You will lead QA personnel on the production floor and in the lab to ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

You’ll develop your team, evaluate testing results, support audits, and collaborate with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality. Overnight shift is required with potential extra weekend/holiday coverage.