Quality Assurance Supervisor - Beverage, First Shift

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

Job summary

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

You will coach your team, review laboratory results, support audits, and partner with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality.

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.

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

Laboratory testing

Food safety

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in life sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS Office

SAP

Kronos

Job description

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

You will coach your team, review laboratory results, support audits, and partner with plant departments to improve processes and maintain consistent product quality.