Quality Control Manager - Beverage

ZipRecruiter; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Quality Control Manager to oversee all quality assurance and control functions at their Bottling facility. The role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and customer expectations, involving inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have over 5 years of experience in quality control within the beverage or food manufacturing industry.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality control/assurance experience in the beverage or food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, HACCP, GMP, and SQF certification processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and QMS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily QC operations, including lab testing, inspections, and documentation.
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures to maintain compliance with FDA, HACCP, SQF.
• Investigate quality issues and customer complaints, determining root cause and corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Quality Control Manager - Beverage

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Manager will oversee all quality assurance and quality control functions at a Bottling facility. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, company policies, and customer expectations by managing inspections, audits, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage daily QC operations, including lab testing, inspections, and documentation

• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures to maintain compliance with FDA, HACCP, SQF, and other regulatory bodies

• Lead internal audits and coordinate third-party inspections

• Investigate quality issues and customer complaints, determining root cause and corrective actions

• Train and supervise quality control technicians and ensure adherence to safety and hygiene protocols

• Monitor and analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement

• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and R&D teams to uphold product quality standards

• Maintain detailed and organized records of testing results and compliance documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field

• 5+ years of quality control/assurance experience in the beverage or food manufacturing industry

• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, HACCP, GMP, and SQF certification processes

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Strong leadership and communication abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems (QMS)

Benefits:

• Salary $90K

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays