Senior Manager, Quality

Swire Coca-Cola, USA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with company-mу

Health Savings Accounts

Free virtual care

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Discounted & free product

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Swire Coca-Cola USA is seeking a Sr. Quality Manager to lead the in-plant quality discipline and ensure products meet Coca‑Cola KO KORE standards for brand integrity.

You will guide QA teams, develop robust quality documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations in Utah. The role requires a strong background in chemistry or a related field, 4+ years in quality management, and a deep understanding of beverage production quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science field.
• 4+ years in quality management in food/beverage manufacturing; soft drink experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO and KO KORE quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-plant quality programs to meet KO KORE and industry standards.
• Hire, train, and mentor Quality Lab Technicians and Supervisors.
• Maintain documentation and procedures to comply with KO KORE and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other Coca-Cola bottlers to share best practices and standards.
• Develop relationships with government agencies on water quality and materials.

Skills

Quality Management

Chemistry Knowledge

ISO Standards

KO KORE familiarity

Education

Chemistry or related science degree

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.

Job Details

Job Level: 7

Why you'll love working at Swire Coca-Cola

Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical terap*y
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.

What does a Sr. Quality Manager do at Swire Coca-Cola?

Lead the Manufacturing Quality discipline at a manufacturing plant level to ensure that plant is operating to the Coca-Cola KORE standards and that all products produced maintain the highest standards of consumer quality for brand integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, guide and measure the in-plant quality standards that must be met to manufacture products that meet all KO and industry standards for consumer consumption
• Hire, train, and mentor Quality Lab Technicians and Lab/Sanitation Supervisors at the plant level to ensure they are qualified to perform all the quality processes and procedures required to deliver quality product to consumers
• Guide the creation and maintenance of documentation, processes, and procedures to fully comply with all KO KORE standards requirements, as well as any other industry/regulatory requirements for quality in manufacturing at the plant level
• Establish and maintain strong associations with other Coca-Cola bottlers in the Quality Management space in order to effectively learn best practices, provide guidance/counsel where appropriate, and be aware of changing trends and requirements that must be implemented at the plants
• Proactively develop relationships with local and state government agencies responsible for managing water usage and quality standards, discharge standards, etc
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED) required and
• College degree preferred in chemistry, biology, preferred or related science field
• 4+ years' experience in Quality Management in a food manufacturing industry - soft drink preferred
• Strong understanding of the science of soft drink production at the base molecular level
• Strong knowledge of industry quality standards for manufacturing of food grade products
• Specific knowledge of all state and local standards and requirements for water quality and raw materials for food grade production
• KO KORE and ISO quality standards in a soft drink environment

Come and join our Sparkling team!

Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre-employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review.

Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the position, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle.

All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.