About Liberty

At Liberty Coca-Cola, we strive to make our workforce as inclusive and diverse as the communities we serve. Our associates are our #1 asset, and we are committed to investing in our people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating a culture of growth and innovation. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages to full-time, regular associates, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug plans, 401K with company contributions, paid vacation, company paid holidays, and more. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Join us here at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC.

Summary

Manager, Quality Assurance lead and manage the Quality Assurance Department to ensure the production of product. Position is responsible for ensuring the overall quality of ingredients and finished product in accordance with Company Standards to uphold trademark integrity.

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.
• Lead, collaborate and participate in quality and production audits
• 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
• 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

• 1+ years Food and beverage experience
• 1+ years Manufacturing experience
• ISO (22000, 9000, 14001, etc) or other management system
• 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.