Meat Quality Assurance Lead — Drive Compliance & QA Wins

Western Valley Meat Company; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Valley Meat Company in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced FSQA Lead to oversee all aspects of quality assurance within our meat processing facility. This role involves developing and implementing quality control procedures, conducting inspections and audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The FSQA Lead will mentor the QA team, maintain meticulous documentation, analyze quality metrics, and collaborate with production to prevent issues and drive continuous improvement, including

Qualifications

• Equivalent work experience.
• Proven QA experience in meat processing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF.
• Experience with USDA/FDA inspections.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with operations, management, loading dock, and fabrication teams.
• Develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures specific to meat processing.
• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished products to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate and perform internal audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., USDA, FDA).
• Investigate and resolve quality-related issues that arise during production, collaborating closely with production teams.
• Manage product on hold, coordinate with USDA on retained product(s).
• Manage and mentor QA team members, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of QA activities, including test results, audits, and corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics to identify trends and implement preventive measures.
• Participate in customer and regulatory inspections and audits, serving as the primary point of contact for QA-related inquiries.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School

Tools

Excel

Word

Teams

Outlook

Planner

Job description

Western Valley Meat Company in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced FSQA Lead to oversee all aspects of quality assurance within our meat processing facility. This role involves developing and implementing quality control procedures, conducting inspections and audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The FSQA Lead will mentor the QA team, maintain meticulous documentation, analyze quality metrics, and collaborate with production to prevent issues and drive continuous improvement, including