FSQA Lead: Quality, Compliance & Team Growth

Lincoln Premium Poultry; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Premium Poultry is seeking a quality assurance leader to drive process improvements and results within the QA department. You will lead both QA and QC teams and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including audit certifications.

The role focuses on supervising QA activities, coordinating shifts, and implementing improvements while promoting a culture of quality and safety across the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' supervisory or management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, SOPs, GMPs).
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA, and DOT regulatory agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication with team members.
• Ability to motivate and manage performance toward targets.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• English language proficiency required.
• Physical ability to lift as required and stand for 8 hours.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the QA Department and ensure effective application of product/process monitoring, testing, validation, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including HACCP, USDA, SOPs and GMPs.
• Audit production checks and collect data on product holds and updates to support QA decisions.
• Hire, coach, train, and evaluate performance of direct reports to maximize engagement and meet targets.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of food safety data to management.
• Give constructive feedback to employees during shifts on performance and attitude.
• Assist production staff and other supervisors with daily operations.
• Plan and coordinate shift activities and personnel scheduling.
• Plan and implement process improvements.
• Enforce company safety policies and promote a safe working environment.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Communicate with HR on employee issues.
• Manage timecards and time off requests.
• Handle disciplinary actions as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by leadership.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Time management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Quality Management degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Lincoln Premium Poultry is seeking a quality assurance leader to drive process improvements and results within the QA department. You will lead both QA and QC teams and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including audit certifications.

The role focuses on supervising QA activities, coordinating shifts, and implementing improvements while promoting a culture of quality and safety across the plant.