Quality Assurance Supervisor 1st Shift

Food Management Search; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Silver Spring area, MD.

The role leads QA staff in the laboratory and on the production floor to ensure products meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. You will coach the team, review laboratory results, support audits, and partner with plant departments to drive process improvements and consistent product quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry, food science, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant manufacturing QA experience.
• Experience with laboratory testing and food safety practices.
• Familiarity with sanitation and beverage processes; HPLC/GC a plus.
• Strong analytical, math, and problem-solving abilities; effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA personnel in the lab and on the production floor to meet quality, safety, and performance targets.
• Develop team through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Partner with Production and other departments to resolve quality concerns and support food safety.
• Oversee QA programs, documentation, training, and internal audits.
• Maintain compliance with product specs, regulatory requirements, and certifications.
• Review lab data, investigate exceptions, and identify trends for 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 to strengthen quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team development

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

Statistical software

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.