Ground Beef QA Lead 1st Shift, Food Safety

JBS USA; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA seeks a Lead QA Tech for 1st shift at the Plainwell facility to drive QA policies and continuous improvement across product lines. This role leads the QA leadership team, shapes food safety culture, ensures compliance with customer and regulatory standards, and partners with operations to meet quality expectations.

The position emphasizes talent development, regulatory alignment, and proactive issue resolution to maintain JBS's food safety leadership in the plant.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months Technical Services, Quality Assurance, Food Safety or auditing.
• Strong understanding of USDA requirements (HACCP).
• Able to prioritize actives. Capable to provide leadership/motivation to engage employees in the business
• Strong computer skills.
• Good attendance record (Less than 4 points).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of regulations/policies – ultimate accountability for all QA compliance across multiple existing and new product lines at the Plainwell facility.
• Perform prevention activities and issue resolution – act as customer interface, manage QA audits, respond to customer questions/complaints, proactively identify risks.
• Develop, implement, and assess process/systems – plans and directs all QA programs and management of change, drives continuous improvement.
• Shape food safety, quality and regulatory culture/reputation - interface with managers/supervisors and represent QA as part of location management team.
• People and resource management – lead talent management of employees in QA organization for Plainwell facility.

Skills

Meat processing experience

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Team building

Communication skills

Strong computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

JBS USA seeks a Lead QA Tech for 1st shift at the Plainwell facility to drive QA policies and continuous improvement across product lines. This role leads the QA leadership team, shapes food safety culture, ensures compliance with customer and regulatory standards, and partners with operations to meet quality expectations.

The position emphasizes talent development, regulatory alignment, and proactive issue resolution to maintain JBS's food safety leadership in the plant.