Supervisor, SH&E / Quality Assurance

About the role

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America focused on healthy hydration. We distribute a portfolio of iconic, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged beverages across over 150,000 retail outlets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Food Safety Program and collaborate with QA Tech to ensure quality and safety compliance metrics.
• Partner with Planning, Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to optimize operations.
• Provide guidance to factory employees to implement and maintain Safety/Environmental programs.
• Manage budgeting, purchasing, and inventory of plant operating supplies for quality and safety.
• Aid the Factory Manager in leading all company and local quality/safety initiatives, audits, and SHE awareness & compliance.
• Track, analyze, and lead initiatives for quality and customer complaint issues within the plant.
• Use continuous improvement methodologies and projects to enhance and streamline processes.
• Ensure plant compliance and record retention in accordance with federal, state, and local legislation on hygiene practices, GMPs, HACCP, NFPA, OSHA, and EPA.
• Cultivate relationships with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency services for harmonious community relations.
• Lead incident investigations, monitor root causes, and corrective actions for issues such as fire, hazardous materials, security, quality issues, and non-compliance.
• Train and onboard new hires and factory employees on QA and Safety.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of experience in quality assurance within clean manufacturing environments (food, beverage, pharmaceutical).
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Three or more years of experience in workplace safety, security, and environmental programs.
• Demonstrated application of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and knowledge of GMPs.
• A minimum of two years of administration and compliance with State/Federal OSHA, EPA, and local Air Quality Management District.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, HACCP, sanitation, and hygienic design.
• Familiarity with quality and hygiene regulations as per FDA and state requirements preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and business management software (SAP preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives on tight deadlines and delegate tasks.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence change and encourage action.
• Solid problem-solving abilities with the ability to coach and mentor others.
• Demonstrated track record of developing employees.
• Ability and willingness to respond to after-hours calls for critical issues and provide weekend coverage a few times a year.