QC Manager

Primo Water Corporation; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Primo Water Corporation seeks a Quality Manager in Hot Springs, AR, to lead quality teams, implement production standards, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Food Science or Life Science, with strong leadership and analytical skills. Join a company committed to quality hydration and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant quality management preferred.
• Ability to complete IBWA CPO and SQF Practitioner Certification.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to front line quality & production management.
• Implement manufacturing process standards for production facilities.
• Measure compliance through Quality Audit Program.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Food manufacturing sanitation experience

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or Life Science

Job description

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via MyADP.

Compensation $85,000

Location: Hot Springs, AR

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to front line quality & production management.
• Implement manufacturing process standards for all production facilities.
• Supervise, develop and mentor facility quality leaders, QC Lab Techs & QC Techs
• Lead implementation of Quality, Food Safety and Process control requirements
• Lead food safety team
• Measure compliance and performance through execution of PWNA Quality Audit Program.
• Assist with annual planning of quality scoreboard KPIs.
• Identify and investigate consumer complaints trends and investigate individual complaints, implementing corrective actions as appropriate
• Communicate quality trends to all stakeholders with a focus to continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with required government licenses and permits in supported area
• Ensure plant and facility operations are in compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Work with auditing government agencies on non-compliance issues.
• Develop and facility quality and food safety training.
• Lead Quality Incident investigations and corrective actions
• Ensure the proper blending of juice-based products
• Ensure timely CIP of processing equipment and sanitation of facility.
• Maintain proper documentation of product quality, food safety and sanitation
• Interface with Customer Quality Resources
• Manage facility allergen program.
• Lead supported plants in Quality Incident investigations and corrective actions

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or Life Science is required.
• Food, beverage, or related industry experience; experience in a plant quality management role; some multi--plant quality management experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills -- written, verbal, and presentation skills required.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability and desire for self-directed education.
• Experience in quality engineering, supply chain management and food manufacturing sanitation systems.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SQF and 5S process.
• Able to complete IBWA CPO and SQF Practitioner Certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water treatment process technology and associated sciences.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring and Pure Life, premium brands like Saratoga and Mountain Valley, regional leaders such as Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice Mountain Ozarka, and Zephyrhills, purified brands, Primo Water and Sparkletts, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash and AC+ION. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.