Senior Manager, Quality

Swire Coca-Cola, USA

$90K — $120K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma (or GED) required; college degree preferred in chemistry, biology, or related field.
  • 4+ years' experience in Quality Management within the food manufacturing industry, preferably soft drinks.
  • Deep understanding of soft drink production at a molecular level.
  • Strong knowledge of industry quality standards for food-grade product manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with local and state water quality regulations and requirements.
  • Knowledge of KO KORE and ISO quality standards specific to the soft drink sector.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enforce quality standards to meet KO and industry requirements for consumer goods.
  • Hire, train, and mentor Quality Lab Technicians and Lab/Sanitation Supervisors.
  • Create and maintain documentation for compliance with KO KORE and other regulatory quality standards.
  • Form partnerships with other Coca-Cola bottlers to share best practices and stay informed on industry trends.
  • Build relationships with local and state authorities regarding water usage and quality regulations.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

  • Participation in pre-employment screening to maintain a safe workplace, including background checks and drug screenings.
Full Job Description
What does a Sr. Quality Manager do at Swire Coca-Cola?
Lead the Manufacturing Quality discipline at a manufacturing plant level to ensure that plant is operating to the Coca-Cola KORE standards and that all products produced maintain the highest standards of consumer quality for brand integrity.

Job Details:
Job Level: 7

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, guide and measure the in-plant quality standards that must be met to manufacture products that meet all KO and industry standards for consumer consumption
  • Hire, train, and mentor Quality Lab Technicians and Lab/Sanitation Supervisors at the plant level to ensure they are qualified to perform all the quality processes and procedures required to deliver quality product to consumers
  • Guide the creation and maintenance of documentation, processes, and procedures to fully comply with all KO KORE standards requirements, as well as any other industry/regulatory requirements for quality in manufacturing at the plant level
  • Establish and maintain strong associations with other Coca-Cola bottlers in the Quality Management space in order to effectively learn best practices, provide guidance/counsel where appropriate, and be aware of changing trends and requirements that must be implemented at the plants
  • Proactively develop relationships with local and state government agencies responsible for managing water usage and quality standards, discharge standards, etc
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Requirements:
  • High School Diploma (or GED) required and
  • College degree preferred in chemistry, biology, preferred or related science field
  • 4+ years' experience in Quality Management in a food manufacturing industry - soft drink preferred
  • Strong understanding of the science of soft drink production at the base molecular level
  • Strong knowledge of industry quality standards for manufacturing of food grade products
  • Specific knowledge of all state and local standards and requirements for water quality and raw materials for food grade production
  • KO KORE and ISO quality standards in a soft drink environment

Come and join our Sparkling team!

Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre-employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review.

Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the position, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle.

All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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