Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
Location: Roanoke, VA
Posted: November 14 2026
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
Location: Roanoke, VA
Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
An established manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead night-shift quality operations. This role offers the opportunity to develop employees, strengthen quality programs, and support a workplace focused on safety, product consistency, and continuous improvement.
The organization offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
The Quality Assurance Supervisor will lead quality personnel working on the manufacturing floor and in the laboratory. This position partners with other departments to ensure products meet established quality, food safety, regulatory, certification, and customer requirements before shipment.
The successful candidate will oversee laboratory reporting, support quality management systems, and implement improvements that strengthen compliance and manufacturing performance.
Supervise, coach, and develop quality personnel in production and laboratory settings.
Communicate quality objectives, customer expectations, safety requirements, and deadlines.
Manage employee performance through regular feedback, training, and development.
Oversee assigned quality management programs to ensure compliance with company specifications and regulatory requirements.
Maintain documentation, training, and organizational practices supporting recognized quality and food safety certifications.
Serve as the owner of assigned programs and conduct internal audits to verify compliance.
Oversee laboratory data processing, review reporting accuracy, and identify unfavorable trends.
Recommend process improvements based on laboratory results and quality performance data.
Coordinate with production and other departments to address quality and food safety concerns.
Support audits conducted by internal teams, regulators, certification bodies, customers, and other external stakeholders.
Apply continuous improvement methods to strengthen product quality and operational consistency.
Experience in manufacturing and knowledge of food production operations.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing procedures in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of sanitation and liquid processing operations.
Familiarity with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography (GC).
Knowledge of microbiological testing and aseptic techniques.
Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead and develop a team, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with statistical analysis, enterprise resource planning, and workforce management software is preferred.
Flexibility to support varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk the manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Associate’s degree or college or technical school coursework of up to three years.
One to three years of relevant work experience.
Educational background in biology, chemistry, food science, health sciences, or a related discipline.
Degree or relevant experience in biology, chemistry, food science, or health sciences.
This position works in laboratory and industrial production settings. Conditions may include elevated noise, wet areas, and exposure to extreme or seasonally varying temperatures.
The role requires regular movement throughout the manufacturing facility and flexibility to support operational needs.