Quality Assurance Supervisor 1st Shift

The Recruiting Hive; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Silver Spring area. The role leads QA personnel on the lab and production floor, ensuring products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

You will coach the team, review laboratory results, support audits, and partner with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality. First shift with potential overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or comparable college/technical education in biology, chemistry, food science or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience in QA/manufacturing.
• Manufacturing experience and knowledge of food/beverage industry practices.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sanitation, beverage processes, and microbiological/aseptic techniques.
• Familiarity with HPLC and GC.
• Strong analytical, math and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication, organization and team development skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Availability to work first shift with flexibility for additional coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA personnel, organize activities, and set expectations for quality, safety and performance.
• Develop team members through training, coaching and feedback.
• Partner with Production and other departments to resolve quality concerns and support food safety.
• Oversee QA programs, including documentation, training and internal audits.
• Maintain compliance with product specs, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
• Review lab data for accuracy, investigate exceptions and identify trends for corrective action.
• Recommend process improvements based on testing results and quality performance.
• Prepare for and assist with audits from regulators, customers and internal teams.
• Drive continuous improvement to strengthen quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team development

Education

Associate degree or technical education

Tools

HPLC

GC

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.