Hiring: Quality Manager Company: Refresco Location: Tampa, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:05:55 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, SAP About the job Experience: •Minimum 5 years of direct management experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment, preferable food/beverage industry. •Knowledge of quality management systems, HACCP plans, food safety and security standards, and governmental regulatory relating to the food / beverage industry. •Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed. •Sitting for periods of time. Required Skills: •Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Manager Quality oversees the sites quality department with responsibility for total product/package quality, Food Safety/Quality cost management, safety, compliance, GMPs, and executing all Quality protocols to ensure Plant Quality objectives are met. •Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements. •Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. GFSI). •Directly manage the Quality team to achieve KPIs and CI project goals, while tracking costs, reducing waste, overseeing employee training, and maintaining department morale. •Lead and oversee direct management and utilization of laboratory (analytical and microbiology), water treatment, syrup blending, sanitation, microbiological equipment, raw materials, and all quality processes. •Optimize resources while ensuring raw materials and finished product meet specifications and manufacturing standards and in accordance with FDA, CFIA, GMP's, HACCP, and all other governmental policies, procedures, and regulations. •Lead and oversee supporting and maintaining compliance with third-party food safety and quality certification requirements, including the implementation and continual improvement of the facility’s food safety and quality management systems. •Lead and oversee the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the SQF System and ensuring compliance with all relevant food safety and quality requirements. Qualifications: •Visual/Sensory: This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time. •Mental Stress: There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands. •Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Quality or related discipline or field. Compensation: •401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!