2nd Shift Bacon QA Supervisor – Food Safety Lead

JBS Foods; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods is seeking a QA/Food Safety Supervisor Belly Complex – 2nd shift in Ottumwa, IA. The incumbent will supervise QA staff, ensure product compliance with specifications, and mentor team members within a GMP/HACCP framework.

The role requires 1–2 years of supervisory experience in a meat processing environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work weekends and in varying temperatures. This exempt, full-time position offers a career path in a growing food company.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of direct supervisory or management experience.
• Previous experience working 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.
• High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred.
• Good attendance record (3 points or less for internal candidates).

Responsibilities

• Work with operations team to ensure that product is being produced to specification.
• Work with area superintendent and USDA to ensure that processes comply with plant HACCP plans.
• Train and mentor employees for program compliance.
• Review and monitor customer claims on product quality to continually 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 are following GMP's and food safety programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Meat processing

GMP compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods is seeking a QA/Food Safety Supervisor Belly Complex – 2nd shift in Ottumwa, IA. The incumbent will supervise QA staff, ensure product compliance with specifications, and mentor team members within a GMP/HACCP framework.

The role requires 1–2 years of supervisory experience in a meat processing environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work weekends and in varying temperatures. This exempt, full-time position offers a career path in a growing food company.