QA Supervisor- 2nd Shift

NLX Beverage Solutions, now integrated into Finlays Solutions, brings together specialized beverage manufacturing expertise with the scale of a global industry leader.

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.

Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

Job Summary:

The QA Supervisor is a member of the site Quality leadership team, reporting to the site Quality Manager. This role is responsible for the delivery of tactical activities and programmes that directly impact on plant operations. The role is accountable for assuring Food Safety and Quality and all related activities including delivery of reliable quality data as part of Quality Control, leading the Laboratory team to deliver results efficiently, liaising with internal and external customers, and engaging with other functions on site regarding quality.

This position is pivotal for our 1FO program, in the support and participation of production reviews/meetings and the delivery of quality analyses for improvement projects and quality monitoring.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Laboratory & Quality Operations Ensure the lab has the equipment, supplies, and resources needed for daily testing activities.

Maintain accurate, reliable, and compliant laboratory testing and data reporting.

Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures, food safety standards, and quality requirements.

Plan laboratory staffing and workloads to support production needs.

Train and develop laboratory team members to maintain high performance standards.

Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), including equipment calibration, maintenance, and safety compliance.

Support a safe and healthy work environment in line with company and regulatory requirements.

Protect and maintain laboratory equipment through preventive maintenance and proper chemical handling.

Support the Quality team to ensure uninterrupted support to Operations.

Support and improve Food Safety & Quality Management Systems (FSQMS).Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF/BRC/FSSC 22000, sanitation, allergen, and environmental monitoring programs.

Support validation and verification of food safety controls and preventive programs.

Maintain audit readiness through proper documentation, housekeeping, and compliance monitoring.

Support to Internal Teams Prepare and communicate quality reports and testing results to Operations.

Communicate out-of-specification results promptly to support risk mitigation and corrective action.

Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing to resolve quality issues.

Monitor quality control plans, CTQs, and CCPs throughout production.

Participate as a member of the site HACCP team.

Attend meetings and provide feedback on quality improvements.

Analyze quality trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Support development and maintenance of quality and food safety documentation.

Assist with internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, including corrective action follow-up.

Support food safety culture initiatives through training, coaching, and employee engagement.

Partner with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to maintain compliance and quality standards.

Customer & Supplier Support Provide accurate and timely Certificates of Analysis (CoAs).Support investigations into customer complaints and quality concerns.

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and laboratory partners.

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