Plant Quality & Food Safety Leader

Niagara Bottling; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time,

Medical, including virtual care

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking a Plant QA Manager to lead Food Safety, Packaging Quality and Product Quality initiatives at our facility. You will be the primary plant liaison for company quality programs and third-party audits, driving improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong data analysis, root-cause investigation, budget management, and collaboration with R&D. A Bachelor’s in a related field is required, with HACCP certification preferred, and a commitment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in field or manufacturing environment
• 6 years in the position
• 4 years experience managing people/projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Visio, Oracle Business Systems, Infinity QS
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead Food Safety, Packaging Quality and Product Quality related activities.
• Serve as primary plant liaison for 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 reviews of 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.
• Monitor the performance and competencies of QA staff and provide leadership, coaching, discipline and development as needed.
• Assist R&D with formulation adjustments, product evaluations, and product launch activities.
• Maintain a safe work environment and support plant safety programs.
• Assist with weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Job description

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking a Plant QA Manager to lead Food Safety, Packaging Quality and Product Quality initiatives at our facility. You will be the primary plant liaison for company quality programs and third-party audits, driving improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong data analysis, root-cause investigation, budget management, and collaboration with R&D. A Bachelor’s in a related field is required, with HACCP certification preferred, and a commitment