Manager, Quality

Overview

The Manager, Quality position is responsible for managing Quality Assurance at the plant level for multi-state distribution. This position must ensure that the company produces safe products of the highest and most consistent quality by overseeing various branded and private label production. This position will aid in the assessment of operations and manage the implementation of corporate quality assurance policies and programs at the plant level.

Job Title : Manager, Quality

Reports to : Plant Manager

FLSA Status : Exempt

Shift : Days

Department : Supply Chain

Prepared by : Human Resources

Approved By : Plant Manager

Date : 9 / 8 / 2025

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• 2+ years management experience
• 2+ years quality experience; preferably in food or beverage industry
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience with a beverage, food or liquid consumer products manufacturer
• Effective negotiation skills with the ability to listen
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Strong MS Office Skills
• Positive Attitude with the ability to Multi-task
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic
• HACCP Certified, or ability to become certified upon hiring

Essential Functions

Essential Skills

Key Deliverables

GMP & PPE Required

While on the production floor in the plant, you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Also follows HACCP and SQF requirements for food quality and safety.

Non-Essential Job Duties

Will perform other related work as required.

In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting - Approximately 50% of the time

Standing - Approximately 20% of the time

Walking - Approximately 30% of the time

Bending / Stooping - Occasionally

Push / Pull - Occasionally

Carrying / Lifting up to 40 lbs. - Occasionally

Verbal communication - Frequently

Written communication - Frequently

Hearing normal conversation - Frequently

Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently

Benefits

Premium Waters is proud to offer a comprehensive offering of benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long term. Premium Waters has a very rich paid time off program, 401k for eligible employees, education reimbursement, a very robust wellness program and opportunities for volunteerism.

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