Manager, Quality Assurance I

About Liberty

At Liberty Coca‑Cola Beverages LLC, we’re committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant communities we serve; where every associate feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in them through a culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 401K and more), and a focus on learning and advancement, we empower our teams to lead with courage, drive results, and foster success. Join a company where you can help us refresh and celebrate the moments of today while creating the possibilities of tomorrow.

Minimum Salary: $75,000

Maximum Salary: $91,000

Summary

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 and ensuring the safety of our people, workplace and environment and meeting all company, legal and other requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 to improve 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s Degree - Technical or Food Science – preferred
• 2-3 years of increasing levels of supervisory roles of people & processes
• 1+ years Food and beverage experience
• 1+ years Manufacturing experience
• ISO (22000, 9000, 14001, etc) or other management system
• 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 Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. For additional information, please visit our company website at http://www.libertycoke.com/