Supervisor Quality Assurance

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Competitive benefits

Purpose-driven work

Professional development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated is seeking a Supervisor, Quality Assurance to lead the QA team on the manufacturing floor and QA Lab. You will support quality and food safety requirements for products produced and shipped from the location.

You will implement continuous improvement, manage CMS program ownership, perform internal audits, and drive data-driven improvements with cross-functional teams. This role requires strong manufacturing and lab expertise.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 1–3 years of college/technical schooling.
• Biology, Chemistry, Food Science background preferred.
• Manufacturing and QA lab experience required.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and testing in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate QA team on the floor and in the lab.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet quality and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and audits for CMS and certifications.
• Manage data processing, analytics, and trend reporting.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lab equipment & testing

Data analysis & problem solving

MS Office / SAP / Kronos

Sanitation & beverage processes

HPLC & GC knowledge

Team development & leadership

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or 1–3 years technical schooling

Biology, Chemistry, Food Science background

Tools

SAP

Kronos

MS Office

Job description

Locations: Silver Spring

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

Schedule: First Shift

Requisition ID: 262987

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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 motivate a 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 develop teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training


• Implement continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus, and embody company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership


• Manage and support the 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


• Manage the processing of laboratory data, monitor the data for accuracy through exception reporting, analyze the data, recognize unfavorable trends, and makes process improvement recommendations


• Support and assist in 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.