Plant Food Safety & Quality Leader

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match after 1 yr

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Optional group life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to lead the FSQA program, ensuring product safety and quality to meet regulatory and customer expectations. This role will guide a high-performing FSQA team and partner with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement.

You will manage all activities of the department, enforce standards, and develop processes to sustain excellence across the facility. The position offers an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in poultry, meat or food science is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a HACCP, QA or Food Safety supervisory role.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
• Must have or obtain certification as Certified Food Safety Manager or equivalent.
• Knowledge of food processing principles and plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities of the Food Safety and Quality department to ensure safety and quality results.
• Develop, document, and implement food safety and quality processes and procedures.
• Lead Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory efforts at the plant.
• Enforce safety/quality standards per HACCP/LCP and other programs; maintain documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement through technology and science.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in poultry, meat or food science

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to lead the FSQA program, ensuring product safety and quality to meet regulatory and customer expectations. This role will guide a high-performing FSQA team and partner with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement.

You will manage all activities of the department, enforce standards, and develop processes to sustain excellence across the facility. The position offers an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.