Plant QA Supervisor

Niagara Bottling; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, including virtual care options

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Plant QA Supervisor in Temple, Texas. This role involves overseeing quality assurance processes, managing raw materials blending and microbiological testing, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing projects or teams.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee blending of raw materials and maintain inventory.
• Conduct microbiological testing and monitor environment.
• Ensure adherence to quality systems and regulations.
• Support safety team activities and enforce safety standards.

Skills

Leadership in safety and quality

Analytical skills

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field

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.

Plant QA Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Oversee blending of raw materials to product mineral batches according to company standards and to meet production demand; maintain mineral inventory.
• Oversee laboratory duties to include microbiological testing of finished product and environmental monitoring.
• Oversee stocking, rotating and maintenance of lab supplies and equipment. Complete daily paperwork and report results to Supervisor.
• Oversee performance of internal audits of plant sanitation, GMP’s and machine operation functions and report results to Supervisor.
• Ensure that all quality systems are being adhered to and maintained at all times.
• Perform root cause/corrective action investigations for non‑conformances.
• Oversee safety team activities. Monitor and enforce safety requirements.
• Build a positive work environment.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Serve 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

• 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

• 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!

*Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.