Head of FSQA – Meat Processing Leader

Futures; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures is seeking an experienced FSQA Manager to lead food safety and quality operations in a high-volume meat processing facility in California. The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all FSQA activities.

Responsibilities include overseeing the FSQA program, mentoring the team, ensuring USDA/FSIS HACCP compliance, and driving a culture of food safety and quality excellence in partnership with operations and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have FSQA experience in Poultry, Pork, or Beef processing.
• Experience leading FSQA teams in meat processing/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of USDA/FSIS regulations, HACCP, and food safety management systems.
• Experience managing audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action programs.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food safety and quality assurance activities across the facility.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the plant's FSQA team.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FSIS, HACCP, SSOP, and relevant food safety regulations.
• Manage internal and external audits, inspections, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Drive a strong food safety culture throughout the facility.

Skills

FSQA Leadership

USDA FSIS Regulations

Meat Processing

Audits & CAPA

Quality Improvement

Job description

Futures is seeking an experienced FSQA Manager to lead food safety and quality operations in a high-volume meat processing facility in California. The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all FSQA activities.

Responsibilities include overseeing the FSQA program, mentoring the team, ensuring USDA/FSIS HACCP compliance, and driving a culture of food safety and quality excellence in partnership with operations and maintenance.