Quality Assurance Manager

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Job description

BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.

Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance ("QA") Manager will have primary accountability for developing and managing the plant QC environment for the production of bottled water. QA Manager will lead the plant in the implementation of the BlueTriton Quality System and will develop and continuously improve plant procedures for monitoring and ensuring conformance to specifications for incoming raw materials as well as for finished product.

We are currently seeking a Quality Manager to join our team! The role will be based onsite in our Ontario, CA. factory.

Monday-Friday (occasional weekends when business needs)

Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision and accrual starts being earned for time off Other Benefits: life insurance, disability, paid vacation, 401k with match and more

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
•Compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling and sanitation activities.
•Preparation and resolution for all Company Quality Audits.
•Tracking, analyzing, and leading initiatives for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant.
•Primary plant liaison with the Customer Service Center, Consumer Affairs and with consumers for quality and complaint issues.
•Lead resource within plant for Company Quality/Innovation Rennovation initiatives including (but not limited to) the implementation of the BlueTriton Quality System.
•Preparation and maintenance of Permitting and Licensing for the plant.
•Manage budgeting, purchasing and inventory of plant operating supplies such as filters, chemicals and lab supplies.
•Responsible for managing at site level the BlueTriton Management System (NMS), Food Safety Quality Systems (FSQS), Food Safety Standards (FSSC 22000), and all other company or regulatory requirements.
•May have opportunities to serve as plant representative for regional quality forums and initiatives.
•Coordinate activities and develop good relationship with key vendors.
•Assist in managing the performance and development of the Plant QA Department with respect to skills, objectives, etc.
•Develop initiatives to improve plant performance against BlueTriton quality measures and ensure plant compliance with company and regulatory standards.
•Provide day-to-day leadership to QA Department and act as the primary liaison to Corporate QA, Corporate and outside laboratories, and to external regulatory agencies (FDA, IBWA, EPA, etc.).

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:
•Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biological sciences. Masters preferred. Other technical degree may be considered.
•Prior QA management experience (5-8 years) with beverage or other food products.
•Microbiology Laboratory management
•Manufacturing line inspection
•Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, HACCP, sanitation, and hygienic design
•Hot CIP (clean in place) background a plus.
•Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
•Person must have sound administrative and computer skills.
•Person must be self-directed, aggressive, and possess the maturity commensurate with being an effective manager.

Pay Range: $106,000 - $123,000. This role is eligible for a 15% annual bonus.

Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate's qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

BlueTriton Brands, Inc. ("BlueTriton") is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring , Deer Park , Ozarka , Ice Mountain , Zephyrhills , Arrowhead , Origin , Saratoga , AC+ION , Pure Life , B'EAU , and Splash Refresher . BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh , a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.

BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at

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