Quality Assurance Supervisor

As the nations leading bottled water company, BlueTriton Brands is dedicated to providing customers with healthy hydration options. Alongside that, were also committed to developing our people enabling them to make the most of the many elements that help them to succeed. Its a chance to use your knowledge, skills and experience to shine brightly and achieve your ambitions all while delivering healthy hydration to millions of customers.

Choose a career in Supply Chain and Technical & Production and youll be part of our logistics backbone and a crucial element of our success. Our factories are where our products start their journey to the customer. This area of BlueTriton Brands offers you the chance to experience collaboration in its purest form as you work alongside a diverse range of highly motivated and passionate people in our Supply Chain factories spread across the nation.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to be located in one of our Breinigsville, PA factories.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Lead a team of 5 to 10 team members (QA Techs and Sanitation Techs) to achieve quality metrics in a manner consistent with our culture and values.

Partner cross functionally with the Planning, Production, and Warehouse teams to maximize results

Facilitate the execution of changes and activities needed to support Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) and the pursuit of TPM

Coach, mentor and develop team members to meet current and future business requirements

Assist the QA Manager with leading all company Quality initiatives and Quality audits locally

Track, analyze, and lead initiatives for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant

Ensure compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling and sanitation activities

Manage budgeting, purchasing and inventory of plant operating supplies such as filters, chemicals and lab supplies

Use continuous improvement methodologies and projects to improve and streamline quality processes

Ensure plant compliance to good hygiene practices, good manufacturing practices (GMP's) and HACCP

Communicate new quality programs as needed and facilitate or support the training of plant personnel

Offer expertise and assistance in managing the plant water sources and monitor over fill and water usage reporting

Responsible for recording keeping requirements within the laboratory

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Five or more years of experience in quality assurance within clean (food, bev, pharma) manufacturing and two or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity

Prior experience in the consumer products industry or food and beverage with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulation necessary

Understanding of quality testing and standards within the food and beverage industry to include analytical, microbiological and sensory

Demonstrated application of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's) and knowledge of GMP's

Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, HACCP, sanitation, and hygienic design

Familiarity with quality and hygiene regulations as it relates to FDA and state requirements preferred

Knowledge and exposure to Six Sigma, and various problem solving methodologies needed, TPM exposure preferred

Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and business management software (SAP preferred)

Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives on tight deadlines and delegate accordingly

Effective communication skills with the ability to influence change and encourage action

Solid problem solving abilities with the ability to coach and mentor others in this capacity

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/year.

BlueTriton Brands is the nations leading bottled water company. Our water brands include Poland Spring, Arrowhead, Ozarka, Deer Park, Zephyrhills, Ice Mountain and Pure Life. Were passionate about creating shared value for society in all kinds of ways: from providing careers and benefits to communities where we operate to environmental stewardship most notably responsible water management, lightweight packaging and advancing recycling in America. As a valuable part of our team, youll receive a competitive total rewards package something that will provide you with the support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work. Its not just the work that youll find fulfilling here though. As you build a career with us, youll receive exactly the kind of benefits youd expect from a leading name in healthy hydration. The only question is, what elements will help you succeed at BlueTriton Brands?

Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.

BlueTriton Brands is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Disabled/Veteran.