FSQA SYSTEMS MANAGER

JBS Foods; Perry (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Perry, IA is seeking a FSQA Systems Manager to lead and maintain all facility-wide food safety and quality documentation, HACCP, SSOP, and SQF systems, ensuring audit readiness for USDA/FSIS inspections.

You will supervise document control, CAPA, data analysis, and continuous improvement with the FSQA leadership, providing training to QA technicians and production staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive FSQA experience in meat or food manufacturing.
• Experience with SQF or other GFSI schemes and regulatory audits preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of USDA/FSIS regulations, HACCP principles, GMPs, sanitation, and microbiological principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems; SAP or similar ERP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Program Compliance - Maintain FSQA systems (HACCP, SSOP, GMP, SQF) 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 directives, company policies, and customer requirements via regular review of plant programs and records.
• Document Control & Record Management - Administer document control for FSQA procedures, training records, and QA metrics.
• Ensure timely completion, filing, and retention of all food-safety-related forms and logs.
• Manage corrective action documentation and follow-up per standards.
• Data Analysis & Reporting - Compile FSQA metrics and report trends and findings to leadership.
• Monitor process validation data and update trending reports for internal/regulatory use.
• System Verification & Continuous Improvement - Conduct regular system verifications and audits; support SQF certification maintenance.
• Training & Support - Provide system-related training for QA technicians, supervisors, and other personnel.
• Act as resource for FSQA systems, programs, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in root-cause investigations and assist with customer responses and project work.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

HACCP principles

Documentation control

Data analysis

Audit readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management systems

SAP

Job description

Description

Job Title: FSQA Systems Manager

Location: Perry, IA – Sow Harvest & Sausage Processing Facility

Reports To: General Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Our Company, Your Opportunity: JBS Prepared Foods is a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting sausage, sliced meats, bacon, ham, and ribs. JBS Prepared Foods (formerly Plumrose and Swift Prepared Foods) was acquired by JBS, the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken, and pork, with a vision of building the company as a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods.

Our Mission: To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all our TEAM MEMBERS.

Values:

Position Summary

The FSQA Systems Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining all facility-wide food safety and quality assurance documentation, regulatory programs, and compliance records. This role administers and verifies the accuracy of plant HACCP, SSOP, and SQF systems, ensuring the site remains audit-ready for USDA/FSIS inspections, third-party audits, and corporate reviews. The FSQA Systems Manager serves as the subject matter expert for recordkeeping, process verification, and continuous improvement of quality systems while supporting the FSQA leadership team in maintaining JBS’s high standards for food safety and product integrity.

Key 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in food science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or related field required (or equivalent experience in food safety/quality systems).
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive FSQA experience in meat or food manufacturing, with demonstrated knowledge of HACCP and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with SQF or other GFSI schemes and direct involvement in regulatory audits strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of USDA/FSIS regulations, HACCP principles, GMPs, sanitation, and microbiological principles. Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems; SAP or similar ERP experience a plus.
• Other Competencies: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage large volumes of documentation accurately. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with plant operations and compliance teams. Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work split between office and production floor environments.
• Exposure to cold, wet, and humid conditions when performing audit verification.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and perform job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join JBS USA?

As the world’s largest protein company, JBS USA provides a dynamic, people-focused environment where you can make a real impact. We offer:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for career advancement within a global organization

A collaborative and innovative culture committed to safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement

JBS Prepared Foods USA is an equal opportunity employer.

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