Night Shift Quality Assurance Lead - Beverage

Confident Search Consultants; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants in Roanoke, VA, seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer. The 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 work with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality, including overnight coverage.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or comparable education in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or 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 work 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

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, food science, or related discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

Kronos

SAP

Job description

Confident Search Consultants in Roanoke, VA, seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer. The 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 work with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality, including overnight coverage.