3rd-Shift QA Lead — Poultry Safety & Quality

Pilgrim; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor for a Poultry Kill Facility in Athens, GA. The role oversees FSQA personnel, implements the quality management program on the assigned shift, and ensures adherence to food safety and quality specifications in the kill plant.

The supervisor will lead QA technicians, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate with operations and USDA personnel to maintain regulatory compliance and product quality across production lines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate degree is preferred.
• 3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination accepted.
• Understanding of USDA and OSHA regulations is required.
• Supervisory experience in poultry processing or slaughter operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FSQA team activities and ensure proper implementation of food safety and quality programs (HACCP and SSOP).
• Promote safety and regulatory compliance, coordinating training and reporting unsafe acts.
• Communicate quality procedures and provide classroom and hands-on staff training.
• Collaborate with operations and USDA personnel to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support root cause analysis and ensure adherence to customer quality programs.
• Manage hourly QA technicians, including scheduling and Kronos timekeeping; perform tasks from QA leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Punctuality

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree preferred

3 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor for a Poultry Kill Facility in Athens, GA. The role oversees FSQA personnel, implements the quality management program on the assigned shift, and ensures adherence to food safety and quality specifications in the kill plant.

The supervisor will lead QA technicians, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate with operations and USDA personnel to maintain regulatory compliance and product quality across production lines.