Quality Assurance Supervisor 1st Shift

Workforce Recruiter; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Beverage Manufacturer in the Silver Spring area seeks a Quality Assurance Supervisor for first shift. You will lead QA staff on the lab and production floor to ensure quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will coach teammates, review results, support audits, and partner with plant departments to drive process improvements and maintain consistent product quality. Ability to work first shift with flexibility for additional shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical education in a related field.
• 1–3 years of QA experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing.
• Knowledge of sanitation and beverage processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

QA leadership

Laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree

Technical education

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

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.