FSQA Systems Lead: Food Safety & Compliance

Jobvite, Inc.; Perry (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods USA is seeking a FSQA Systems Manager in Perry, IA to lead and maintain all facility-wide food safety and quality assurance documentation, regulatory programs, and compliance records. You will administer HACCP, SSOP, SQF systems and support USDA/FSIS audits, third-party reviews, and corporate assessments.

The role requires 3–5 years in FSQA within meat or food manufacturing, strong HACCP knowledge, and experience with SQF or similar schemes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related food science field or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of progressive FSQA experience in meat or food manufacturing.
• Experience with SQF or other GFSI schemes and regulatory audits preferred.
• Strong knowledge of USDA/FSIS regulations and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Program Compliance - Maintain and update FSQA systems, including HACCP plans, SSOPs, GMP programs, SQF documentation, and prerequisite programs, to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for USDA/FSIS and third-party audit documentation requests; support on-site audit processes.
• Verify compliance with FSIS regulatory directives, company policies, and customer requirements through regular review of plant programs and records.
• Document Control & Record Management - Administer document control processes for all FSQA-related procedures, training records, and quality assurance metrics.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion, filing, and retention of all food-safety-related forms and logs.
• Manage corrective action documentation and ensure proper follow-up according to company and regulatory standards.
• Data Analysis & Reporting - Compile FSQA performance metrics (non-conformances, audit findings, defect and microbiological trends) and report to leadership for review and improvement planning.
• Monitor process validation data and update trending reports for internal and regulatory use.
• System Verification & Continuous Improvement - Conduct regular system verification and internal audits to always ensure compliance readiness . Support SQF certification maintenance, ensuring alignment with JBS corporate food safety expectations. Partner with operations and QA leadership to implement corrective and preventive actions that improve food safety and quality outcomes.
• Training & Support - Provide system-related training for QA technicians, production supervisors, and other department personnel.
• Act as a resource for employees regarding FSQA systems, programs, and compliance requirements.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Participate in root-cause investigations into quality or food safety incidents.
• Assist the FSQA Manager with customer responses, specification management, and special projects as required.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

HACCP knowledge

SQF familiarity

Documentation control

Data analysis

Audits coordination

Microsoft Office

SAP/ERP experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods USA is seeking a FSQA Systems Manager in Perry, IA to lead and maintain all facility-wide food safety and quality assurance documentation, regulatory programs, and compliance records. You will administer HACCP, SSOP, SQF systems and support USDA/FSIS audits, third-party reviews, and corporate assessments.

The role requires 3–5 years in FSQA within meat or food manufacturing, strong HACCP knowledge, and experience with SQF or similar schemes.