Plant QA Manager (Beverage/Hotfill Experience)

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant QA Manager to oversee quality assurance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves leading food safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You'll collaborate with various teams to enhance product quality and safety while managing a talented QA staff. If you're passionate about maintaining high standards and making a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork, and help shape the future of quality assurance in the beverage industry.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in food safety standards and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead food safety and quality assurance initiatives at the plant.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality and customer complaint issues.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Technology

Master's Degree in Food Science/Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Business Systems

Infinity QS

Job description

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Plant QA Manager (Beverage/Hotfill Experience)

Administers policies and programs ensuring that organizational products and processes meet established quality standards. Implements quality standards, ensures and executes compliance at every stage of the process.

Essential Functions

• Hotfill experience required.
• Lead the facility in all Food Safety, Packaging Quality, and Product Quality related activities.
• Serve as the primary plant liaison within the facility for all Company Quality Assurance Initiatives, Niagara Corporate Quality, and Third Party Audits.
• Trend analytical data and develop initiatives to improve plant performance against Niagara quality measures and ensure plant compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Track, analyze, and lead root cause analysis for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant.
• Ensure compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling, and sanitation activities within the plant.
• Monitor the microbiological program; collect and conduct microbiological analysis of product and process samples when necessary.
• Perform water testing equipment evaluations and calibrations.
• Conduct regular reviews of the facility’s Pre-requisite Programs, GMP Compliance, and Sanitation Compliance.
• Serve as the facility Food Safety Program Coordinator, HACCP Coordinator, and SQF Practitioner.
• Manage budgeting, purchasing, and inventory of QA operating supplies such as filters, chemicals, and lab supplies.
• Monitor the performance and competencies of plant QA staff and provide leadership, coaching, discipline, and development as needed.
• Assist the Research & Development team with formulation adjustments, product evaluations, and product launch activities.
• Maintain a safe work environment and support all plant safety programs.
• Assist with weekend and holiday coverage as needed.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 Years – Experience in Position
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• MUST HAVE BEVERAGE AND HOTFILL EXPERIENCE

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Visio, Oracle Business Systems, Infinity QS, etc.
• Detail-Oriented with Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• Knowledge of water chemistry, microbiological analysis methods, chemical analysis methods, laboratory systems, and beverage sanitation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to use data for creative problem solving, experience using statistical software packages.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 10+ Years – Experience working in Position
• 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• MUST HAVE BEVERAGE AND HOTFILL EXPERIENCE

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Manage a safe working environment, accurately document safety-related training, and effectively communicate safety incidents.
  • Provide strategic input and oversight to departmental projects.
  • Make data-driven decisions and develop sustainable solutions.
  • Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long-term impact over short-term wins.
  • Make decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success.
  • Lead/facilitate discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer.
  • Make strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals.
• InnovACT
  • Continuously evaluate existing programs and processes, and develop new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Create, monitor, and respond to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Communicate a clear vision, organize resources effectively, and adjust the strategy as needed when managing change.
• Find a Way
  • Demonstrate ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information.
  • Effectively delegate technical tasks to subordinates.
  • Work effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success.
  • Identify opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways.
• Empowered to be Great
  • Make hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise.
  • Engage in long-term talent planning.
  • Provide opportunities for the development of all direct reports.
  • Understand, identify, and address conflict within own team and between teams.

Education

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or other related field.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or other related field.

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: HACCP Certification

Foreign Language

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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