Lead and manage the Quality Assurance Department to ensure the production of high quality product at the lowest cost, while meeting the demands of our customers.
Select, supervise, and develop Quality Assurance personnel
Ensure accuracy and efficiency of water processing, syrup-batching, and all QA testing and record-keeping
Monitor and enforce proper sanitation and housekeeping procedures
Monitor all Coca-Cola, Federal and State communications/audits and implement any necessary changes
Assist operations management with process equipment and product/package troubleshooting and innovation
Collaborate with operations and sales management in order to improve Coca-Cola quality indices
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of water treatment plant
Ensure safety of all personnel within the department
Establish, submit, and balance the yearly departmental budget
Ensure departmental compliance with all company policies and procedures
 

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s Degree - Technical or Food Science – preferred
 
2-3 yrs of increasing levels of supervisory roles of people & processes
Working knowledge of the principles of manufacturing management.
Working knowledge of specific supply chain capabilities, strategies and interdependencies.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate efforts around process improvement.
Working knowledge of national, state, and local regulatory requirements in the areas of food safety,  safety, environment and emergency management.
Working knowledge of basic elements of Good Manufacturing Practices in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of key business drivers used to gauge the effectiveness and performance of an internal group or supplier.
HACCP
Statistical Process Control
Good Laboratory Practices
Good Manufacturing Practices
Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications
 
Preferred:
1+ years Food and beverage experience
1+ years Manufacturing experience
ISO (22000, 9000, 14001, etc) or other management system
Lean, Six Sigma certification
Working knowledge of food safety
Self-Guided Work Force
Continuous Improvement
Microsoft Office
SPC software
Project Management
Manage P&L; Spending Controls
Laboratory equipment management
Change Management
Leader of leaders
Experience using relevant SAP applications
HACCP Coordinator Certification
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.