Supervisor Quality Assurance

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Benefits

Professional Development

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated in Sandston, VA is seeking a Supervisor, Quality Assurance to lead QA personnel and support cross‑functional teams to meet quality and food safety standards.

You will manage lab data, drive continuous improvement, and ensure CMS/doco requirements are met; perform internal audits and partner with regulators and customers. This role requires relevant manufacturing/food science background and the ability to train, coach, and develop teammates.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge acquired through 1-3 years of work experience.
• Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate team on the manufacturing floor and QA Lab.
• Engage and develop teammates through performance management, coaching, and training.
• Implement continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus and aligning with company values.
• Manage and support the Consolidated Management System (CMS) program and audits.
• Process laboratory data, monitor accuracy, analyze trends, and recommend improvements.
• Assist in audits by internal and external regulatory, certification, customer, or brand sources.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Food industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Biology, Chemistry, Food Science

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Kronos

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Requisition ID: 265652

Locations: Sandston

Pay Range: $65,000 - $78,000, depending on experience

Schedule: TBD

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Job Overview

The Supervisor, Quality Assurance (QA) will lead and develop assigned quality personnel and provide guidance for cross-functional teams to support the quality and food safety requirements of the products produced and shipped from their location. This role also supports and enforces the certification, regulatory, customer, and brand requirements as outlined by the business and implements continuous improvement projects to meet these requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and motivatea team on the manufacturing floor and QA Lab to deliver results by communicating company goals;including quality and customer satisfaction, safety practices, and deadlines
• Engage and developteammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training
• Implement continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus, and embodycompany purpose and values to inspire servant leadership
• Manageand supportthe Consolidated Management System (CMS) program that ensures company quality assurance specifications, and regulatory requirements are met; understand and support the documentation, training, and organizational requirements for maintaining a globally recognized quality and food safety certification; serve as the program owner, and perform internal audits of the program elements
• Managethe processing of laboratory data, monitorthe data for accuracy through exception reporting, analyzethe data, recognizeunfavorable trends, and makes process improvement recommendations
• Supportand assistin audits from internal and external regulatory, certification, customer, and or brand owner sources

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Manufacturing experience and Food Industry knowledge
• Familiarity with lab equipment and testing within a manufacturing environment
• Math and analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Computer skills including MS Office, statistical software, SAP, Kronos preferred
• Knowledge of sanitation and beverage processes
• Familiar with High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) Technology
• Knowledge of microbial and aseptic techniques
• Ability to multitask in team development, time management, and effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures, flexible shifts, and weekend and holiday work based on business needs
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; walking manufacturing floor; climbing stairs, and lift, up to 25lbs

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school
• Knowledge acquired through 1 -3 years of work experience
• Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Health Sciences

Preferred Qualifications

Degree or experience in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Health Sciences

Work Environment

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.