Poultry Food Safety QA Lead

State Street Poultry; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

One Fine Family in Baltimore is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee all aspects of food safety and quality for tray-packed poultry products. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and collaboration with production and sanitation teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a related field, 5+ years in poultry manufacturing, and strong knowledge of USDA rules, HACCP, GMPs, and SQF.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 5+ years in food manufacturing, preferably poultry.
• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP and GMPs.
• Experience with tray-packed products is desirable.
• Must pass post-offer drug and background screen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA team to ensure quality and food safety.
• Develop, implement and maintain HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs and other programs.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, SQF and customer requirements.
• Oversee daily quality checks, product inspections and audits.
• Investigate non-conformances, recalls and customer complaints.
• Coordinate with production, sanitation and maintenance teams.
• Prepare for third‑party audits and regulatory inspections.
• Train employees on food safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management systems

Job description

One Fine Family in Baltimore is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee all aspects of food safety and quality for tray-packed poultry products. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and collaboration with production and sanitation teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a related field, 5+ years in poultry manufacturing, and strong knowledge of USDA rules, HACCP, GMPs, and SQF.