Quality Specialist

Four Roses Distillery is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Quality Specialist. This role supports the Cox's Creek Bottling Line by daily administering quality control practices to assure increased consistency, efficiency and ultimately a higher level of quality product.Summary/ObjectiveThe Quality Specialist is an integral part of the Quality Department. The position supports the Quality at Source practices in bottling operations to ensure that the operators perform standardized, consistent testing and analysis and works to ensure compliance to standard operating procedures and compliance to specifications. This position conducts job duties in a manner that demonstrates a strong food safety culture which ensures the safety and quality of our products. The work schedule is typically Monday - Friday 7:00a - 3:30p. Flexibility is needed when the line requires extra work.Essential Functions Time AllocationsMajor Responsibilities 80%Quality AssuranceAdminister quality control practices and procedures to the bottling lines helping to assure consistency and in producing the highest quality product.Assist in developing and implementing applicable quality systems in a quickly evolving environmentAssist with investigation and corrective action system for all defective product occurrencesResponsible for the inspection of incoming packaging materials to ensure they meet Four Roses quality specificationsResponsible for daily line audits and finished goods audits to ensure the quality of finished goods producedConduct and compile routine audits of quality line documentationConduct routine audits of quality documentation to support the Four Roses Quality Management SystemProvide all QC specification/reference material for bottling line dailySupport all quality initiatives and continuous improvement effortsSample Test/Analysis and Reports FilingPerform standardized bottling on-line and laboratory tests according to prescribed procedures and record.Periodic (liquid quality checks including proof, color, clarity, sensory and particulate) line proof checksLab Equipment verification, maintenance, and calibrationGCMS Maturate TestingVision system adjustments, maintenance, and validationRO water checksSensory set-up and checks of water, plant air, maturate and distillate productFacilitate effective and accurate collection and management of bottling lineQuality and food safety dataFood SafetyHelp maintain Four Roses Food Safety ProgramAssist in developing and implementing applicable food safety policies and proceduresConduct internal audits for the warehouse and bottling facilitiesExecute verification and validation activitiesMinor Responsibilities 20%Manage day to day operation of Sensory/Bottling LabParticipate in periodic panel evaluations at DistilleryOther Duties as AssignedPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.QualificationsRequired CompetenciesExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate all levels of team members/staff/visitorsStrong organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain flexibility as necessaryAbility to build and maintain positive relationships, manage conflicts and encourage friendly working environmentAbility to make decisions in a high pressure and fast paced environmentHigh level of problem solving, critical thinking, reasoning skillsRequired Education and ExperienceMust be at least 21 years of ageBachelors degree is required - strong preference for Food Safety or Chemistry, or other hard scienceSome experience in a quality setting. Strong preference for lab work and/or quality in manufacturing environment interacting with team members.Experience with quality systemsProficient computer literacy with ability to utilize the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook; must have ability to adapt to bottling line softwarePreferred Education and ExperienceExperience in the spirits industryExperience in beverage operationsJob Related InformationSupervisory ResponsibilityQuality Specialist has no supervisory responsibilities. Coordinates with Quality and Bottling departments when quality issues arise.Work EnvironmentThis job operates 75% in a warehouse/manufacturing environment and 25% in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard quality control equipment such as Density meter, balance, turbidity meter, colorimeter and GCMS .TravelTravel will be required between Kentucky locations. May travel to other suppliers, bottlers, etc. Some travel may be outside of the state and possibly outside the U.S. as necessary.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs, the ability to lift at least 50 lbs., and moving event materials and supplies, as the job requires. The team member must work as team member in comparable work and actions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Salary and BenefitsCompetitive annual salary with bonus potentialExcellent Benefits package includes:Health Insurance with a subsidized deductibleDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) retirement plan with employer discretionary and/or defined contribution"Life insurancePaid Time Off including Vacation, PTO and HolidaysShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability

Created: 2025-02-19