Quality Assurance/Control Manager- Beverage Company

Job Responsibilities:

• Co-Manufacturer Quality Management:
• Participate the co-manufacturer selection process, access co-manufacturer’s quality assurance capability that in compliance of all federal, states and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure end-to-end production compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act), and state-level regulations. Lead third-party audits (e.g., SQF, BRC certification).
• Partner with R&D to support new product trials and process validation.
• Production Quality Control:

o External Laboratory Management: Coordinate with certified third-party laboratories to conduct beverage product quality & sensory testing (including sensory evaluation), physicochemical analysis and compliance verification, ensuring testing data accuracy and timely delivery.

• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) in beverage production lines to ensure product safety and consistency.
• Analyze quality data (e.g., COA, microbial reports, customer complaints) and drive improvements using statistical tools (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Supplier & Customer Management:
• Audit raw material suppliers (e.g., concentrates, packaging) for FDA registration and SQF certification. Manage COA (Certificate of Analysis) documentation.
• Collaborate with customer QA teams (e.g., retail chain QA departments) to lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions (CAPA) for complaints.
• Crisis Response & Continuous Improvement:
• Lead emergency response to quality incidents (e.g., product recalls, foreign material contamination) and develop preventive measures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years in U.S. beverage industry quality management (e.g., carbonated drinks, functional beverages, plant-based beverages). Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 117 and other regulations.
• Expertise in U.S. food safety systems (FSVP, PCQI) and quality tools (5 Why, FMEA).
• Proficiency in quality management software (e.g., LIMS, SAP QM) and Microsoft Power BI.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Richardson, TX (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richardson, TX: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $5,000 - $7,000