Quality Assurance Manager

Company Information With more than $500 million in revenues and almost 1,500 employees, National Beverage Corp. is a UNIQUE BEVERAGE COMPANY that innovates and produces energy drinks, powders, soft drinks, bottled waters, juices and juice products. We are recognized for a line of refreshing flavors through our popular brands: Shasta®, Faygo®, and Ritz® carbonated soft drinks; Everfresh®, Home Juice® and Mr. Pure® juices; LaCroix®, Mt. Shasta®, Crystal Bay® and ClearFruit® flavored and spring water products; and Rip It® energy drinks and powders. Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, we produce our brands in 14 manufacturing facilities strategically located in major metropolitan markets throughout the United States. National Beverage is proud to be an innovative leader in the beverage industry. The philosophy of our creative and dynamic team is to provide quality products that meet the demands of the most discriminating consumer. National Beverage… the “one-stop beverage shop�, trades as FIZ on the American Stock Exchange. Energize! your career by becoming part of our talented team of associates stimulated by a culture of creativity and imagination. Through new and exciting ideas, our people are charged with achieving high standards of value and quality. At National Beverage Corp., we take great pride in our products, recognizing that each member of our talented team is responsible for creating and delivering those products to the marketplace. If your passion is to innovate and provide refreshing flavor, true value and incomparable quality to consumers throughout the U. S. – then National Beverage is the place for you. We offer unparalleled levels of responsibility and autonomy with the company. Every person truly makes a difference here. Please contact us if you are interested in pursuing an exciting career with Team National. Fun, Flavor and Vitality…the National Beverage Way!  Faygo Beverages, Inc. (a National Beverage company) is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to work at the Detroit, MI location. The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the quality programs and functions. These include maintaining all HACCP, food safety records, plant audits, mock recall programs and training the plant on these issues and procedures. The QA Manager will work with the R&D Team on new product launches. The position will report directly to the Plant Manager. This position’s duties include the following: Oversee and direct the efforts of the Faygo HACCP plan, including GMP auditing and corrective action plan development. Investigate, report, and formulate corrective action plans on plant Specific consumer complaints. Manages and directs the quality assurance activities for the plant, to include syrup preparation and distribution, microbiology, sanitation, finished product analysis, package integrity testing, HACCP/GMP, and process control Manage plant audits for housekeeping programs and coordinate improvement activities with other managers. Manage the maintenance of microbiological monitoring programs and direct sanitation programs. Assist supervisors in resolving Quality Control issues, track quality trends, recommend and implement plans to improve quality and production efficiency. Maintain all relevant paperwork and budgetary demands. Direct quality work procedures to meet production schedules. Provide quality improvement education to the workforce through regular team meetings. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or a related science discipline. Must be available to work flexible hours. Three or more years of supervisory experience in a multi-shift operation. Desired Qualifications:·         Beverage bottling/food manufacturing experience ·         Five or more years related experience in a manufacturing environment with emphasis in a food oriented industry. ·         Lean Manufacturing knowledge How To Apply:Please feel free to apply online or send resume to: Faygo Beverages, Inc.ATTN: Human Resources3579 Gratiot Ave.Detroit, MI 48207 FAX: 313-925-0932 *DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF RESPONSES, NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED*