Overnight QA Lead - Beverage Production

The Recruiting Hive; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Roanoke area, overseeing QA on the production floor and in the lab. This overnight role ensures products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards while developing the QA team and driving continuous improvement.

You will review testing data, support audits, coordinate with Production, and lead efforts to maintain consistent product quality and customer satisfaction across

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience with food manufacturing practices.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing methods.
• Strong analytical, math, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication, organization, and team development skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities overnight.
• Ability to stand, walk, 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

Team development

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree in biology/chemistry/food science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

HPLC

GC

MS Office

SAP

Kronos

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Roanoke area, overseeing QA on the production floor and in the lab. This overnight role ensures products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards while developing the QA team and driving continuous improvement.

You will review testing data, support audits, coordinate with Production, and lead efforts to maintain consistent product quality and customer satisfaction across