Quality Control Supervisor

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. in; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. seeks a quality control leader to train, supervise and develop a team at our beverage production facility. You will ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements and company procedures while maintaining product quality.

This role coordinates syrup-batching, monitors batches for yield and quality, and supports audits. Strong knowledge of quality control, manufacturing processes, and Microsoft Office is expected to drive continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• 2-year/associate degree in chemistry, biology or related field; 4-year/bachelor’s preferred.
• 3–5 years of quality control experience with beverage industry preferred; 1–3 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop employees to meet company standards and goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate syrup-batching to meet production schedules.
• Monitor product batches to optimize yield and ensure quality.
• Assist with regulatory audits (e.g., FDA, etc.) and maintain SOPs and records.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure equipment and ingredient availability.

Skills

People management

Safety compliance

Quality control

Training & coaching

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in chemistry/biology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biology or related field (preferred)

Tools

Analytical testing equipment

Lab equipment

Forklift operation

Job description

To ensure the production of safe, quality products by training, developing and managing our employees according to established company standards.

• Manages, trains and develops employees to ensure that they are performing job duties and meeting and executing company goals in accordance with established standards.
• Ensures that company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. safety and OSHA compliance, Federal/State/Local Laws, quality control, water treatment) are met, followed and maintained.
• Coordinates syrup-batching activities to ensure production schedules are met.
• Monitors daily product batches to ensure yield optimization while ensuring product quality so that the company can meet and exceed customer expectations, Pepsi Co standards and company profitability goals; make decisions about continuing production when product does not meet acceptable standards/specification.
• Works with management team to ensure facility is prepared for regulatory audits (e.g. AIB, FDA, FCCS 2200, Pepsi Co, Department of Agriculture) according to established procedure and protocol.
• Completes and maintains standard operating procedures, disciplinary notices, accident reports and other paperwork according to established company policy; reviews and approves time-off requests and timecards.
• Maintains confidentiality of product formulas, pricing, employee information (e.g. discipline, wage information), production and plant records and other sensitive and confidential information.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.
• Investigates hold product; works with Quality Control Manager to determine release or destruction of hold product.
• Communicates with outside vendors to ensure the reliability and operation of our equipment and availability of required ingredients so that production demands are met.

Education

2 Year / associate degree in chemistry, biology or related field or equivalent work experience required. 4 Year / bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or related field preferred.

Experience

3 - 5 years of quality control experience. Experience with a beverage company or similar industry is strongly preferred. 1 - 3 years of supervisory experience.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Other Requirements

Knowledge of beverage production processes; blending and mixing processes; water treatment processes; safety procedures; analytical testing equipment; general management principles; Microsoft Office Suite. Skills in: internal customer service; training and coaching. Ability to: train, develop, lead and manage a team; work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; communicate effectively with co-workers and other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; read, write and interpret procedure, safety and operating manuals; perform calculations to mix and test product accurately; operate a forklift, computer, micro testing equipment, lab equipment, delegate; problem solve and trouble shoot. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.