Plant QA Supervisor

Niagara Bottling; Temple (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending accounts

Mental wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Plant QA Supervisor to oversee quality systems, audits, and lab testing to ensure food safety and product quality.

In this role you will supervise blending, inventory, sanitation audits, and root-cause investigations, while building a safe, collaborative environment. Bachelor’s in a related field is required; HACCP/SQF knowledge is a plus; strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality, Biological Sciences, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing environment and leadership roles preferred.
• HACCP/SQF knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees blending of raw materials to meet production demand and maintains mineral inventory.
• Oversees laboratory duties including microbiological testing and environmental monitoring.
• Manages lab supplies and daily paperwork; reports results to Supervisor.
• Carries out internal audits of plant sanitation, GMPs and equipment operation.
• Ensures compliance with quality systems and drives corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Leads safety initiatives and fosters a positive work environment.

Skills

Safety leadership

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Coaching

Team building

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree preferred

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 to:

• 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 Supervisor
Supervises audit or inspection process to monitor compliance within established quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Oversees blending of raw materials to product mineral batches according to company standards and to meet production demand; maintains mineral inventory.
• Oversees laboratory duties to include microbiological testing of finished product and environmental monitoring.
• Oversees stocking, rotating and maintenance of lab supplies and equipment. Completes daily paperwork and report results to Supervisor.
• Oversees performance of internal audits of plant sanitation, GMP’s and machine operation functions and reports results to Supervisor.
• Ensures that all quality systems are being adhered to and maintained at all times.
• Responsible to performing root cause/corrective action investigations for non-conformances.
• Oversees safety team activities. Monitors and enforces safety requirements.
• Builds a positive work environment.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Serves as a backup to the QA Manager in tasks relating to food safety and food quality within the facility when the QA Manager is out.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

• 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:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years – Experience in Position
  • 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 6 Years – Experience working in Position
  • 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*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:
  • Identifies safety issues and takes prompt corrective action
  • Coaches/corrects unsafe team behavior
  • Effectively prioritizes quality, productivity, and cost
  • Encourages honest feedback from direct reports, peers, and up‑line manager
  • Uses customer feedback to improve service levels and internal/external customer relationships
• InnovACT:
  • Understands the concepts of process consistency and waste minimization
  • Modifies goals based on changing business needs
  • Promotes sharing of opposing viewpoints
• Find a Way:
  • Anticipates problems and opportunities within functional area, and recommends proactive solutions
  • Uses technical knowledge to coach team performance and educate others
  • Leverages technical know‑how to solve challenging problems
  • Encourages and models teamwork to demonstrate behavioral expectations for Team Members
  • Builds relationships up, down, and across effectively
• Empowered to be Great:
  • Provides effective coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance
  • Provides positive recognition for Team Member results
  • Assigns responsibilities to maximize team strengths
  • Resolves team conflicts with a calm demeanor and skill
  • Effectively communicates team and individual expectations and follows up appropriately

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Quality, Biological Sciences, Engineering or other related field

• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Food Science, Quality, Biological Sciences, Engineering or other related field

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: HACCP, SQF

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

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

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