Quality Assurance Supervisor 1st Shift

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer. The role leads QA personnel on the production floor and in the laboratory to ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory standards.

You'll coach the team, review lab results, support audits, and partner with plant departments to drive process improvements and strengthen product quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or comparable college/technical education in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or related.
• One to three years of relevant work experience.
• Manufacturing experience and knowledge of food industry practices.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sanitation, beverage processes, and microbiological or aseptic techniques.
• Familiarity with liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography (GC).
• Strong analytical, math, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, organization, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA personnel, organize daily activities, and communicate expectations for quality, safety, and performance.
• Develop team members through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Partner with Production and other departments to resolve quality concerns and support food safety practices.
• Oversee assigned quality management programs, including documentation, training, and internal audits.
• Maintain compliance with product specifications, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and certification standards.
• Review laboratory data for accuracy, investigate exceptions, and identify trends requiring corrective action.
• Recommend process improvements based on testing results and quality performance.
• Prepare for and assist with regulatory, certification, customer, and internal audits.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

QA leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or comparable college/technical education in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or related

Tools

HPLC

GC

Laboratory equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Assurance Supervisor – 1st Shift

Beverage Manufacturing | Silver Spring Area, MD

Base Salary: $65,000–$75,000, depending on experience
Schedule: First shift. Flexibility for additional shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required based on operational needs.

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Silver Spring area.

This role leads quality personnel in the laboratory and on the production floor, ensuring products meet established quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements. You’ll coach your team, review laboratory results, support audits, and partner with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA personnel, organize daily activities, and communicate expectations for quality, safety, and performance.

• Develop team members through training, coaching, and performance feedback.

• Partner with Production and other departments to resolve quality concerns and support food safety practices.

• Oversee assigned quality management programs, including documentation, training, and internal audits.

• Maintain compliance with product specifications, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and certification standards.

• Review laboratory data for accuracy, investigate exceptions, and identify trends requiring corrective action.

• Recommend process improvements based on testing results and quality performance.

• Prepare for and assist with regulatory, certification, customer, and internal audits.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen quality and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or comparable college or technical education, with a background in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or a related discipline.

• One to three years of relevant work experience.

• Manufacturing experience and knowledge of food industry practices.

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of sanitation, beverage processes, and microbiological or aseptic techniques.

• Familiarity with liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography (GC).

• Strong analytical, math, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication, organization, and team development skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk the manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds.

• Availability to work first shift with flexibility for additional coverage when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience in biology, chemistry, food science, or health sciences.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, statistical software, SAP, and Kronos.

Work Environment

Work takes place in laboratory and manufacturing areas that may involve elevated noise, wet conditions, and significant temperature variations.