Supervisor Quality Assurance

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Supervisor, Quality Assurance to lead quality personnel and guide cross-functional teams in meeting product quality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities include managing manufacturing floor and QA Lab teams, driving performance, audits of CMS, and supporting regulatory and brand requirements through continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and food industry processes.
• Experience in QA or laboratory settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and motivate a team on the manufacturing floor and QA Lab to deliver results.
• Engage and develop teammates through coaching and training.
• Implement continuous improvement while maintaining customer focus and company values.

Skills

Math & analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

SAP

Kronos

Laboratory testing

Food safety

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Kronos

Job description

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Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Salaried, depending on experience

Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler — Pour Your Passion into Purpose!

We're more than beverages—we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

Join us - your refreshing new chapter starts here!

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.