FSQA Superintendent – 2nd Shift

ALLIANCE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT INC; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Workforce Management Inc. seeks an FSQA Superintendent for the 2nd shift at a leading meat processing facility in Owasso, OK. You will oversee food safety and quality operations, supervise FSQA personnel, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

This role partners with USDA-FSIS and internal teams to uphold audit readiness. Responsibilities include leading a FSQA team, conducting investigations, reviewing QA documentation, and managing non-conforming materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Food Safety and Quality Assurance experience in meat processing or food manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership/supervisory experience in QA or FS programs.
• HACCP Certification required.
• GFSI knowledge and certification programs preferred.
• Ability to complete Gluten-Free Certification training within six months.
• Experience preparing for and participating in regulatory, customer, and certification audits.
• Strong leadership, coaching, organizational, and employee development skills.
• Experience with investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and reporting systems.
• Ability to present, conduct meetings, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise FSQA Supervisors, Leads, and Technicians to maintain food safety and quality across shifts.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for FSQA team members.
• Ensure consistent application of food safety, QA, and regulatory programs facility-wide.
• Support staffing coverage for FSQA operations during shortages and weekends.
• Conduct investigations related to safety incidents, quality concerns, and corrective actions.
• Review and approve HACCP deviations, SSOP records, and corrective actions.
• Participate in pre-shipment reviews and verification activities for customer and regulatory compliance.
• Support microbiological sampling, environmental monitoring, lab submissions, and result interpretation.
• Collaborate with USDA-FSIS and regulatory agencies on observations and compliance.
• Lead HACCP, GMP, SSOP and prerequisite program reassessments; ensure audit readiness.
• Lead internal audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage product holds, non-conforming product investigations, and communications.
• Monitor quality trends and KPIs; identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Quality teams.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP

GMP

SSOPs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Related

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Alliance Workforce Management is hiring an FSQA Superintendent – 2nd Shift for a leading food manufacturing facility in Owasso, OK. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing Food Safety and Quality Assurance operations, supervising FSQA personnel, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing food safety programs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The FSQA Superintendent serves as a key resource for quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and team development within a meat processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support FSQA Supervisors, Leads, and Technicians to ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained across all shifts.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and development for FSQA team members.
• Ensure consistent application of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory programs throughout the facility.
• Assist with staffing coverage and provide support for FSQA operations during employee absences and weekends as needed.
• Conduct and support investigations related to food safety incidents, quality concerns, corrective actions, and employee performance.
• Review and approve food safety and quality documentation, including HACCP deviations, SSOP records, foreign material reports, and corrective actions.
• Participate in pre-shipment reviews and verification activities to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support microbiological sampling programs, environmental monitoring, laboratory submissions, and interpretation of test results.
• Work closely with USDA-FSIS personnel and regulatory agencies to address observations, requirements, and compliance activities.
• Participate in HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and prerequisite program reassessments.
• Maintain compliance with GFSI standards and support facility audit readiness.
• Lead internal quality and food safety audits while ensuring corrective actions are implemented and maintained.
• Manage product holds, non-conforming product investigations, product releases, and communication with affected departments.
• Monitor quality trends, food safety data, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Quality teams to support food safety initiatives.
• Conduct routine production floor inspections to identify food safety, sanitation, and quality improvement opportunities.
• Assist with traceability exercises, customer requirements, and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in meetings and effectively communicate food safety and quality expectations across all levels of the organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Food Safety and Quality Assurance experience within meat processing or food manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience within Quality Assurance or Food Safety programs preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, prerequisite programs, and food safety systems.
• HACCP Certification required.
• Working knowledge of GFSI standards and certification programs preferred.
• Ability to complete Gluten-Free Certification training within six months of employment.
• Experience preparing for and participating in regulatory, customer, and certification audits.
• Strong leadership, coaching, organizational, and employee development skills.
• Experience conducting investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and reporting systems.
• Ability to prepare presentations, conduct meetings, and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Spanish language skills are considered an asset but are not required.

Requirements

Work Environment

• Frequent walking throughout production and office environments to support food safety and quality activities.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent movement between office settings and production areas.
• May lift materials, samples, records, or equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. without assistance.
• Work performed in both climate‑controlled office environments and refrigerated production facilities.
• Exposure to temperatures ranging from office conditions to cold production environments.
• Exposure to raw and seasoned meat products, marinades, and food manufacturing odors.
• Regular exposure to production noise requiring hearing protection.
• Work surfaces may occasionally be wet or slippery due to production processes.
• Required PPE includes hair nets, beard nets (where applicable), smocks, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, and slip‑resistant footwear.
• Frequent interaction with USDA personnel, quality teams, production leadership, and operational departments.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Open Positions

• Full‑Time Opportunity
• Shift Available: 2nd Shift
• Primary Schedule: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Occasional 1st Shift Coverage Required
• Weekend Coverage as Needed During Production Runs