QA Manager

Tilray Brands, Inc.•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Manager will oversee a broad quality assurance program through rigorous procedures aimed at controlling beer from ‟grain to glass.” The QA Manager performs cross-functional training guaranteeing that all aspects of production live up to the highest standards possible. This position not only manages the QA program, but also serves in a technical role, as well, leading microbiological and chemical analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Brewing, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
3+ of beer, food, or beverage industry experience.

Nice To Haves

2+ year of leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop Standard Operating Procedures and align functionally, bettering the quality of the beer.
Maintains program budget. Escalating CAPEX needs for new equipment if necessary.
Responsible for overseeing sensory tasting panels to create quality framework/foundation.
Collaborates with brewing, packaging, and management teams to implement delegated tasks central to the Quality program.
Responsible for QA equipment procurement, installation and applicable performance management.
Organizes and provides training to field staff to ensure external standards.
Manage hourly lab personnel while utilizing brewery staff for QA processes and checks.
Oversee general chemical and microbiological analyses on water and the brewery environment.
Oversee standardized laboratory test on in-process and finished beer, including wort and yeast.
Accountable for all consumer, retail, and wholesaler complaint and product quality issues are met with the proper level of investigation and follow up.
Engage with any cross brewing or repack locations to ensure product quality.
Maintain production team educational standards through Quality Committee.
Orchestrate sample shipping for cross brew or contract partners.