Western Son Distillery is looking for a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead food safety and quality systems in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment. This role is central to building a strong culture of quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with operations to continuously improve processes. You’ll have a direct impact on product integrity, customer satisfaction, and overall operational performance while developing a high-performing quality team.
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Lead quality and food safety programs to ensure compliance with FDA, TTB, and third-party standards
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Supervise, coach, and develop quality team members through training and performance management
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Manage HACCP plans, audits, and inspections; serve as primary contact for internal and external audits
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Partner with operations to investigate quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
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Track and improve quality KPIs, including complaints, defects, and product holds.
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree required
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3+ years of quality or food safety experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment
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Strong knowledge of food safety systems, regulatory compliance, and quality standards
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Preferred:
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Food safety certification or experience with global food safety standards (HACCP, ISO, etc.)
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Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
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Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
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Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance
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Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying conditions and extended periods of standing or walking
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Ability to work an 8-hour shift and overtime as needed
