Quality Assurance Manager

New Belgium Brewing Company; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell’s and New Belgium seeks a Site QA Manager to lead the quality program at the Asheville site. You will guide QA scientists and technicians, partner with Brewing, Packaging, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to embed quality into every stage of production.

You will drive data-driven decisions, containment, investigations, and corrective actions while linking site performance to enterprise QA standards and a strong quality culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field.
• 8+ years QA experience in beverage/industrial setting.
• Expert in QA systems, processes, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience applying DOE and advanced quality methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead site Quality Assurance team and provide technical guidance on product quality and disposition.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of products at the site.
• Develop and implement SOPs, training, and tools to improve quality/capability.
• Drive major QA projects and continuous improvement with operations and enterprise QA.

Skills

Quality leadership

DOE

Analytical chemistry

Microbiology

SOP development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LIMS

Control charts

Job description

The Site QA Manager is the site-level leader responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance of products manufactured and packaged at the site. This position provides leadership to the site Quality Assurance team and partners closely with Brewing, Packaging, Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Food Safety to ensure quality is built into every stage of the process.The Site QA Manager is a key decision maker, providing timely, data-driven decisions when quality or production anomalies occur. The role is responsible for appropriate containment, investigation, escalation, disposition, and corrective action while protecting the consumer and the business.This position also serves as a critical link between site operations and the enterprise QA organization, implementing enterprise quality standards while identifying opportunities to improve site performance, capability, and quality culture.Essential Duties:• Provide leadership and direct supervision to Quality Assurance Scientists and/or Technicians.• Provide technical guidance and leadership on decisions concerning product quality, corrective actions, and product disposition.• Develop and implements innovative, advanced methods for assigned areas including all supporting mechanisms (e.g., SOPs, training documentation/aids, tools, equipment, logs, databases, control charts, etc.)• Apply advanced methods (e.g., Design of Experiments) and/or specialized skills and knowledge to solve complex problems and/or make improvements to products and processes• Mentor and trains others including NBB employees, customers, suppliers and/or industry professionals in area(s) of technical expertise• Lead major project and/or focused improvement efforts• Provides longer-term strategic direction and shorter-term detailed plans for Quality department• Participate in industry collaborative and external comparisons to validate NBB test methods• Other projects and duties as assignedEducation/ Experience/Skills:• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent training and related work experience with a minimum of eight (8) years of on-the-job experience• Post graduate degree desirable• Expert working knowledge of disciplines related to assignment (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Sensory, Material Quality and/or Quality Systems)• Well respected and recognized by peers in the industry as an expert in their field• Demonstrated ability to develop, deploy and improve assigned processes to industry leading or one of the best in the industry.Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Bell’s and New Belgium's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons.Starting Salary Range: $80,000 - $102,500All Full time Coworkers at Bell’s and New Belgium enjoy the following benefits after one calendar month of employment: Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, 401k Match, Paid Caregiver Leave, and Profit Sharing. Details will be shared and questions answered during our interviewPhysical Requirements:• Ability to lift objects up to 80 pounds and carry for 3 steps• Ability to lift objects up to 37 pounds overhead• Ability to walk up and down stairs carrying objects up to 6 lbs.• Ability to demonstrate their ability to stoop, climb, squat, and reach overheadPercent of Travel: 10%-30%Working Conditions: Laboratory, Office, Production AreasEEO StatementBell’s and New Belgium welcomes all. We are committed to building an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive within our own walls and amidst the entire craft beer community.Bell’s and New Belgium strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.