Manager, Quality
Location: Greeneville
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Premium Waters is looking for a Quality Manager Location:
Greeneville, TN Pay Rate: $100,000to $110, 000 annually DOE We are
looking to add a team member to our quality team to carry out our
company mission of maintaining an inclusive culture of trust,
honesty, humility, integrity, and candor in our dealings with
others, ourselves, and our communities. Premium Waters is committed
to providing high quality bottled water in an environmentally
friendly manner. Our Teams focus on proactively supporting safety,
understanding sustainability, and building lasting relationships.
We’re looking for a passionate individual to fill our quality team
and to join 1 of our 12 locations located in Kentland, Indiana
where we work together to continuously improve the bottled water
industry. Interested? Keep on reading! Who are we? Premium Waters,
Inc. was founded in1994 when Cy Chesterman of The Chesterman
Company ventured into the bottled water business by purchasing a
bottled water plant in Willmar, Minnesota. Since 1994, Premium
Waters has grown into a leader in the bottled water industry.
Premium Waters has hundreds of employees, growing revenues and
sales across North America. At Premium Waters, we are on a mission
to continuously grow and expand our services while lending a
helping hand to our communities. We donate over xxx bottles of
water per year to our communities, volunteer throughout the year
helping a variety different organizations meet goals and help
others, and we also pour into our own Premium Waters’ family by
hosting family events. Our Vision: We are a customer responsive,
innovative bottled water supplier that functions in a safe, caring
and participative environment. We will be a responsive provider of
high quality, low cost bottled water. Our actions demonstrate how
we value our customers. We will drive out costs in everything we
do. We will treat each other respectfully. We will regard our Team
Members as Premium Waters’ most valuable resource. We will have a
positive impact on our community and environment. We will deliver
excellent value to all of our stakeholders. What you’ll be working
on Job Summary: The Manager, Quality position is responsible for
managing Quality Assurance at the plant level for multi-state
distribution. This position must ensure that the company produces
safe products of the highest and most consistent quality by
overseeing various branded and private label production. This
position will aid in the assessment of operations and manage the
implementation of corporate quality assurance policies and programs
at the plant level. Essential Job Duties: Lead implementation of
the Food Safety Modernization Act at plant Implement and ensure
conformance to corporate quality assurance programs to prevent
beverage quality or safety issues at manufacturing facilities,
which may include an offsite storage facility. Monitor finished
product quality results to ensure conformance to corporate and
customer specifications Supervise the quality team Monitor spending
within the department to operate within budget Develop skills of
direct reports and plant employees. Ensure that plant is audit- and
inspection- ready at all times. Provide support for all customer,
regulatory and third party audits. Identify and lead Process
Improvement initiatives. Develop a rapport with Plant and QA
managers at all company locations. Develop and document a complete
HACCP and QACCP plan for plant. Develop and maintain a specific
QA/QC SOP manual for plant Troubleshoot problems associated with
finished product production in assigned facilities; investigate
root cause, develop and implement corrective actions, and prevent
reoccurrence through the development of long-term solutions
Implement appropriate controls, sample plans, hold/release system
modifications, code rotation, batching and processing controls, and
other production systems where problems might exist. Coordinate QA
efforts with R&D and vice versa. Monitor effectiveness of
integrated pest management system Work with R&D to ensure that
manufacturing and raw material specifications exist and are current
and enforced. Stay current with all key industry, regulatory and
certifying agency guidelines. Oversee management of change at plant
Manage regulatory components within assigned region to include
process filings, water quality testing, unannounced inspections,
requirements associated with label compliance and net weight, etc
Participate in monthly financial calls Essential Skills: Understand
financial information so it can be communicated to all parts of the
organization. Ability to learn and use software programs such as
Presage, Margin Miner and JDE to maintain and evaluate quality
data. Positive can do attitude person. Must be flexible to adapt to
changes in workload. Meets deadlines and maintain a high level of
accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced teamwork environment.
Good interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
Experience in sanitation with ability to develop cleaning
procedures based on risk and data. Ability to analyze financial
statements and company metrics as well as water capital projects
and specifications. Ability to work independently and
simultaneously on multiple projects. Knowledge of administrative
and clerical procedure and systems such as word processing,
managing files and records, designing forms, and other office
procedures and terminology. Knowledge of the structure of the
English language including reading, writing, and oral comprehension
and oral and written expression. Knowledge of principles and
processes for providing customer service. This includes customer
needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services,
evaluation of customer satisfaction, and actively looking for ways
to help people. Knowledge of raw materials, production process,
quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the
effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Ability to
consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to
choose the most appropriate one. Ability to use logic and reasoning
to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solution,
conclusions or approaches to problems. Knowledge of HACCP, FSMA and
GFSI Ability to remain current on changes to industry and
regulatory standards. Ability to identify complex problems and
reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and
implement solutions. Key Deliverables: Impact: (Tactical) Specify
new products, processes, standards based on organization strategy
or set short to mid-term operational plans. Communication:
(Negotiate) Come to agreement by managing communications through
discussions and compromise. Issues are short-term operational,
mid-term tactical or limited strategic nature. Innovation: (Modify)
Adapt or enhance quality or value in existing methods; make better
as a part of day-to-day activities. Problem Solving: (Complexity)
Problems and issues require broad-based solutions require
consideration typically of two of three dimensions: Operational,
Financial, and Human. Team Leader: Coaches team members (at least
three) in skills; leads, schedules, allocates and monitors work.
Why work with us? We strive to foster an environment that
celebrates differences in our teams at all PWI locations. We
recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better
decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and
creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Benefits
include: Medical and Prescription Drug with a Company Vision
Program Dental PTO Paid Parental Leave Gym Reimbursement Program
and Company Paid Wellness Coach Online Virtual Care Company Paid
Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, Children Company Paid Long and
Short-Term Disability Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account Education/Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(K) – Company Match 100% up to 4% Bereavement Leave Volunteer
Time Off Program Holiday Pay Employee Water Program – Free Water
Referral Bonus Daily Pay About you – preferred requirements for
this role Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
2 years management experience 2 years quality experience;
preferably in food or beverage industry Minimum of 2 years of
manufacturing experience with a beverage, food or liquid consumer
products manufacturer Effective negotiation skills with the ability
to listen Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills Strong
MS Office Skills Positive Attitude with the ability to Multi-task
Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic HACCP
Certified, or ability to become certified upon hiring Non-Essential
Job Duties: Performs related work as required. In the absence of
this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover
responsibilities. Full training will be provided so if you don’t
meet all of these requirements, we still encourage you to get in
touch – we’re looking for the right person, not the right
paperwork! Getting the job Apply online at www.premiumwaters.com.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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