Working at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is all about pursuing a career not just a job. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team.

Minimum Salary: $75,000

Maximum Salary: $90,000

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

Lead and manage the Quality Assurance Department to ensure the production of high-quality product at the lowest cost, while meeting the demands of our customers and ensuring the safety of our people, workplace and environment and meeting all company, legal and other requirements.

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 Coca-Cola, 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 Coca-Cola quality indices.
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.
Manage outside vendors to ensure compliance to Food Safety and Company standards (i.e. Pest Control, Water Treatment services, 3rd party quality checks)

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

Preferred

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.

For additional information, please visit our company website at http://www.libertycoke.com/