Beef FSQA Lead: Quality, Safety & Compliance

In-N-Out Burger; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

FSA

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Adoption Assistance

Education Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

In-Out Burger is seeking a full-time FSQA Beef Technical Services Manager based in our Lathrop, CA food processing center. Alternate sites Lancaster, TX or Chino, CA may also be considered. You will lead FSQA initiatives across three facilities, manage regulatory compliance, vendor feedback, and R&D for beef safety and quality.

The role requires strong analytical, leadership and communication skills, with travel 20–50% monthly between production sites and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in meat operations or beef-focused facility.
• HACCP certification.
• Knowledge of USDA-FSIS, and regulatory affairs is required.
• Beef regulatory affairs knowledge and beef food safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food safety and regulatory compliance of beef manufacturing.
• Oversee FSQA programs and vendor feedback on incoming raw materials.
• Research and development of packaging, products, equipment, and software related to food safety.
• Visit suppliers' facilities/sites regularly to inspect and review processes, procedures, and quality standards, and report findings.
• Maintain and keep current on food safety regulations, processes, and best practices and ensure compliance in the company’s processes and procedures.
• Provide complete and timely communication to the FSQA Department Head and the Director of Meat Operations on any items that may impact the management of the overall meat operations group.
• Analyze and evaluate process controls to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Beef operations

Regulatory affairs

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Statistical analysis

Education

Master's degree in animal science / microbiology / food science

Job description

In-Out Burger is seeking a full-time FSQA Beef Technical Services Manager based in our Lathrop, CA food processing center. Alternate sites Lancaster, TX or Chino, CA may also be considered. You will lead FSQA initiatives across three facilities, manage regulatory compliance, vendor feedback, and R&D for beef safety and quality.

The role requires strong analytical, leadership and communication skills, with travel 20–50% monthly between production sites and a commitment to continuous improvement.