Plant QA Lead – Water Quality & Compliance

Niagara Bottling; Johnstown (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Dental and Vision

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Plant QA Manager to lead all Food Safety and Product Quality activities at the facility. You will coordinate with Niagara Corporate QA and external auditors, drive data-driven improvements, and manage QA staff performance and development.

Responsibilities include overseeing microbiological programs, water testing equipment, and Pre-requisite Programs, with a focus on GMP and sanitation compliance to ensure high-quality products.

Qualifications

• 6 years – experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 years – experience managing people/projects.
• Knowledge of water chemistry, microbiological analysis methods, chemical analysis methods, laboratory systems and beverage sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility in all Food Safety, Packaging Quality and Product Quality related activities.
• Serve as the primary plant liaison for all Quality Initiatives, Corporate QA and Third Party Audits.
• Trend analytical data and develop initiatives to improve plant performance against quality measures.
• Track, analyze, and lead root cause analysis for all quality issues within the plant.
• Ensure compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling and sanitation.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Data analysis

Water chemistry

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering

Master's degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Visio

Oracle

Infinity QS

Job description

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Plant QA Manager to lead all Food Safety and Product Quality activities at the facility. You will coordinate with Niagara Corporate QA and external auditors, drive data-driven improvements, and manage QA staff performance and development.

Responsibilities include overseeing microbiological programs, water testing equipment, and Pre-requisite Programs, with a focus on GMP and sanitation compliance to ensure high-quality products.