QA Manager-Beverage

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager – Beverage leads all quality and food safety programs to ensure products meet regulatory standards, company requirements, and customer expectations. This role partners cross-functionally to maintain compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong culture of quality across production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA and food safety programs across beverage manufacturing operations
• Ensure compliance with FDA, HACCP, GMP, and other regulatory standards
• Oversee quality control processes (raw materials, in-process, finished goods)
• Manage internal, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Maintain SOPs, specifications, and quality documentation
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure product consistency and process optimization
• Track and analyze quality metrics; drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead food safety and quality training programs for employees
• Manage supplier quality and third-party testing relationships

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
• 3+ years of QA experience in food/beverage manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and FDA regulations
• Experience with audits, inspections, and quality systems
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills
• Preferred:
• SQF, BRC, or other GFSI experience
• HACCP or PCQI certification
• Beverage production experience (bottling, canning, pasteurization)
• Led Six Sigma or continuous improvement background

Core Competencies

• Food safety and regulatory expertise
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Root cause analysis and decision-making
• Continuous improvement mindset