2nd Shift Bacon QA Lead - Food Safety & Quality

JBS USA; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Ottumwa, IA is hiring a QA/Food Safety Supervisor for the Belly Complex on 2nd shift. You will supervise a team of QA technicians, ensure production meets specifications, and align with HAACP and USDA requirements.

The role requires supervisory experience in meat processing, strong communication, and the ability to train staff. Competitive benefits provided; exempt position with opportunities to impact quality and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of direct supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in a meat processing facility is highly desired.
• Ability to work in cold/hot environments and on weekends as necessary.
• Pork bacon product specification knowledge.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.
• Good attendance record (3 points or less for internal candidates).
• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with operations team to ensure product is produced to specification.
• Collaborate with area superintendent and USDA to ensure processes comply with HAACP plans.
• Train and mentor employees for program compliance.
• Review and monitor customer claims on product quality to improve processes.
• Lead root cause analysis for food safety/quality events.
• Conduct team meetings and evaluate group performance.
• Provide individual feedback and create development plans for team members.
• Lead a team of approximately 8-10 QA Techs.
• Ensure plant employees follow GMPs and food safety programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Meat processing

Computer skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods in Ottumwa, IA is hiring a QA/Food Safety Supervisor for the Belly Complex on 2nd shift. You will supervise a team of QA technicians, ensure production meets specifications, and align with HAACP and USDA requirements.

The role requires supervisory experience in meat processing, strong communication, and the ability to train staff. Competitive benefits provided; exempt position with opportunities to impact quality and safety programs.