Ground Beef QA Lead: Food Safety & Process Leadership

JBS USA; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA in Plainwell, MI is seeking a Lead QA Technician for the 1st shift. You will drive QA policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead the QA team to maintain food safety leadership.

This role partners with operations to implement continuous improvement, manage audits, and shape a strong food safety culture across the site. A high school diploma and at least 6 months in QA or related fields are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months in Technical Services, Quality Assurance, Food Safety or auditing, etc.
• Strong understanding of USDA requirements (HACCP).
• Able to prioritize activities and motivate employees in the business.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good attendance record (Less than 4 points).

Responsibilities

• 20% – Ensure compliance of regulations/policies across multiple product lines at the Plainwell facility; analyze, review, interpret QA policies; implement customer and supplier standards; monitor regulatory activities; liaise with authorities locally.
• 20% – Perform prevention activities and issue resolution; act as customer interface; manage QA audits; respond to customer questions/complaints; identify risks; take action to prevent QA issues.
• 20% – Develop, implement, and assess QA processes/systems; plan and direct QA programs; manage change; implement product specification systems; drive continuous improvement; advise location leaders on capital needs.
• 20% – Shape food safety, quality and regulatory culture; interface with managers/supervisors; represent QA on location management team; liaise between customer and operations; build QA workforce.
• 20% – People and resource management; lead talent management of QA staff; recruit, train, develop, and evaluate; implement short-range QA plans; participate in QA initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Team building

Communication

Meat processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JBS USA in Plainwell, MI is seeking a Lead QA Technician for the 1st shift. You will drive QA policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead the QA team to maintain food safety leadership.

This role partners with operations to implement continuous improvement, manage audits, and shape a strong food safety culture across the site. A high school diploma and at least 6 months in QA or related fields are required.