Head of Quality & Safety - Feed Mills

Pilgrim's; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental coverage after

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance for our feed mills to lead Animal Food Safety, regulatory compliance, and third-party certifications across multiple facilities. You will direct programs, audits, and process verification to meet FDA, USDA, and customer requirements.

The role requires driving continuous improvement, coordinating with plant managers, and ensuring plantraks dashboard and SAP-based workflows are effective.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, FDA and USDA regulations preferred.
• Experience with 3rd party certification programs and audits.
• Degree in Poultry Science or food safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Animal Food Safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance across mills.
• Develop, implement, and maintain 3rd party audit-ready programs and audits.
• Oversee Supplier Verification and Food Safety Plan implementation and audits.
• Support ongoing regulatory updates for Senior Management and Plant Managers.
• Manage the Plantraks dashboard and coordinate SAP-based workflows.

Skills

Quality Assurance

FDA compliance

USDA regulation

3rd party certification

Food Safety

Education

Bachelors in Poultry Science or food safety

Tools

SAP

Plantraks

Regulatory dashboard

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance for our feed mills to lead Animal Food Safety, regulatory compliance, and third-party certifications across multiple facilities. You will direct programs, audits, and process verification to meet FDA, USDA, and customer requirements.

The role requires driving continuous improvement, coordinating with plant managers, and ensuring plantraks dashboard and SAP-based workflows are effective.