FSQA Manager - Meat Processing & USDA Compliance Leader

Poultry Science Association, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Poultry Science Association, Inc. seeks an experienced FSQA Manager in the Tampa, FL area to direct site-wide quality assurance, regulatory compliance, sanitation, and food safety operations.

This role emphasizes USDA-FSIS compliance and meat processing protocols, serving as the primary site authority for federal regulators and guiding multi-shift teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FSQA leadership within high-throughput meat processing environments, HACCP certification, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive FSQA management/leadership experience in a high-throughput food manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience in USDA-inspected meat, poultry, or egg processing facilities and handling FSIS personnel.
• HACCP Certification (Required).
• PCQI and GFSI Practitioner/Auditor Certifications (Strongly Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Regulatory & USDA Oversight: Serve as the primary liaison for USDA-FSIS inspectors and officials, handling NR investigations and regulatory actions.
• HACCP & Quality Systems Management: Direct HACCP, HARPC, SSOPs, and GMPs to ensure USDA and GFSI compliance.
• Quality Verification & Testing Protocols: Oversee environmental monitoring, microbiological testing, raw material inspections, line verifications, and holds for finished goods.
• CAPA & Root Cause Analysis: Lead RCA investigations, implement CAPA, manage customer complaints, and lead mock recalls.
• Team Leadership & Technical Guidance: Mentor FSQA supervisors, lab technicians, and sanitation leads across shifts.
• Operational Collaboration: Partner with Plant Ops, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve non-conformances quickly while preserving product integrity.

Skills

FSQA management

Regulatory compliance

HACCP

CAPA

Root cause analysis

GMPs

PCQI

Laboratory supervision

Environmental monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, or related

Job description

Poultry Science Association, Inc. seeks an experienced FSQA Manager in the Tampa, FL area to direct site-wide quality assurance, regulatory compliance, sanitation, and food safety operations.

This role emphasizes USDA-FSIS compliance and meat processing protocols, serving as the primary site authority for federal regulators and guiding multi-shift teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FSQA leadership within high-throughput meat processing environments, HACCP certification, and strong