What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Manager, Beverage Manufacturing position at Hire Horizons?
Seeking an Experienced Quality Assurance Professional
We are looking for a skilled and dedicated individual to lead our Quality Assurance Department. As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our products and services while driving a culture that values progress and respects tradition.
Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, leadership skills, and experience in beverage or liquid manufacturing. They will also possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the Quality Assurance Department, including quality programs, food safety and sanitation initiatives, customer programs, data management, and process improvement.
- Guide, train, and mentor the Quality Department while setting clear expectations, defining schedules and milestones, conducting performance reviews, and developing career advancement plans.
- Conduct regular quality audits ensuring compliance with company and customer standards while identifying areas of improvement, documenting findings, and following up on corrective actions.
- Ensure the facility complies with all FDA and USDA guidelines and regulations while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in food science, engineering, biology, chemistry, or other technical degree preferred.
- 10 years of experience in Operations/Production, Quality Control, or Quality Assurance in beverage manufacturing, including juice, dairy, or soft drinks with exposure to high-speed bottling/packaging operations producing hot and cold fill, carbonated soft drinks, and still water including multiple bottling/packaging variations.
- 6-8 years of experience in a leadership capacity responsible for the management of direct reports tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Technical understanding of the liquid pasteurization process and all regulatory operational and safety standards.
- HACCP, SQF, PCQI, or other industry-specific certifications, are highly preferred.
What We Offer:
- An attractive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Bonus incentives.
- Full medical/dental benefits.
- Maching 401-K.
- Paid vacation.
