Sr. Manager, Quality

Swire Coca Cola • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Quality leads the Manufacturing Quality discipline at the plant level. The role ensures the plant operates in accordance with Coca-Cola KORE standards and that products maintain the highest consumer-quality standards to protect brand integrity. The position develops and measures plant quality standards, builds staff capability, maintains compliant documentation and procedures, shares quality-management best practices with other Coca-Cola bottlers, and works with local and state agencies on water quality, usage, and discharge requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four or more years of experience in Quality Management in the food manufacturing industry; soft drinks preferred.
• Strong understanding of the science of soft drink production at the base molecular level.
• Strong knowledge of industry quality standards for food-grade manufacturing.
• Specific knowledge of state and local standards and requirements for water quality and raw materials used in food-grade production.
• Knowledge of Coca-Cola KORE and ISO quality standards in a soft drink environment.

Nice To Haves

• College degree, preferably in chemistry, biology, or a related science field.
• Experience in soft drink manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, guide, and measure in-plant quality standards required to manufacture products that meet Coca-Cola and industry standards for consumer consumption.
• Hire, train, and mentor Quality Lab Technicians and Lab/Sanitation Supervisors so they are qualified to perform required quality processes and procedures.
• Guide the creation and maintenance of documentation, processes, and procedures to comply with Coca-Cola KORE standards and other industry or regulatory quality requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other Coca-Cola bottlers in Quality Management to learn best practices, provide guidance where appropriate, and stay aware of changing trends and requirements.
• Proactively develop relationships with local and state government agencies responsible for water usage and quality standards, discharge standards, and related matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED