Sr. Manager, Quality

Swirecc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Swire Coca-Cola seeks a Sr. Quality Manager to lead the Manufacturing Quality discipline at the plant level, ensuring products meet KO KORE standards and achieve top consumer quality.

You will guide lab teams, develop compliant processes, and maintain strong relationships with bottlers and regulators. The role requires 4+ years in quality management within food manufacturing, with a deep understanding of soft drink production science and ISO/KORE standards.

Qualifications

• 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
• KO KORE and ISO quality standards in a soft drink environment
• Experience interacting with local/state government agencies on water quality and discharge standards

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Quality discipline at plant level to ensure adherence to KO KORE standards
• Hire, train, and mentor Quality Lab Technicians and Lab/Sanitation Supervisors
• Develop and maintain documentation, processes and procedures to comply with KO KORE and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with other Coca-Cola bottlers to share best practices and stay ahead of trends
• Establish relationships with local/state agencies regarding water quality and discharge standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality leadership

Lab supervision

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology or related science

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

Quality testing methods

Job description

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