Lead Quality Assurance Supervisor, 3rd Shift - Poultry Plant

Pilgrim; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim in Athens, GA is seeking a Kill Plant Quality Assurance Supervisor for the 3rd shift. You will supervise FSQA personnel and implement the quality management program to ensure product safety and quality on the assigned shift.

You will lead the FSQA team, coordinate with site operations and USDA, and train staff on quality procedures. Strong leadership, communication, and USDA/OSHA knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Previous experience in poultry processing preferred.
• Understanding of USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); SAP a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork.
• Good technical reading and writing skills.
• Good math/analytical skills.
• Familiarity with customer quality programs.
• Dependable, with integrity and work ethic.
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate FSQA team activities to implement quality and food safety programs (HACCP/SSOP).
• Monitor safety and report unsafe acts; coordinate with site safety for training.
• Recommend policies to ensure high quality products and services.
• Train FSQA team and other plant members on programs and procedures.
• Maintain communication with FSQA, Operations and USDA personnel to ensure USDA compliance.
• Interface with facility team to perform root cause analyses for incidents.
• Ensure customer quality programs are executed and report issues to site management.
• Oversee hourly QA technicians and Kronos timekeeping.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Reading/writing skills

Strong teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Pilgrim in Athens, GA is seeking a Kill Plant Quality Assurance Supervisor for the 3rd shift. You will supervise FSQA personnel and implement the quality management program to ensure product safety and quality on the assigned shift.

You will lead the FSQA team, coordinate with site operations and USDA, and train staff on quality procedures. Strong leadership, communication, and USDA/OSHA knowledge are essential.