QA & Food Safety Director — Feed Mills

Pilgrim's; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Annual incentive bonus plan

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance for Feed Mills. This on-site role requires leading animal food safety programs, audits, and regulatory compliance across multiple facilities.

The position supports the Technical Services division and drives third-party certification readiness. Ideal candidates will have QA, FDA/USDA regulation experience and a background in poultry science or food safety.

Qualifications

• Work related experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, FDA and USDA regulation is preferred.
• Experience with third-party certification programs is required.
• A degree in Poultry Science or a food safety related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage each facility’s Animal Food Safety Plan and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee audits, supplier verification, and 6S-based inspections.
• Develop and maintain audit-ready programs for value-added complexes and certifications.
• Support FDA/USDA regulatory requirements and communicate changes to senior management.
• Travel up to 30 weeks per year to visit mills, hatcheries, grow-out and processing facilities.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

FDA regulation

USDA regulation

Internal audits

Process improvement

Education and training

Education

Poultry Science degree or food safety related field

Tools

Plantraks dashboard

FDSA

FMIM

SAP

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance for Feed Mills. This on-site role requires leading animal food safety programs, audits, and regulatory compliance across multiple facilities.

The position supports the Technical Services division and drives third-party certification readiness. Ideal candidates will have QA, FDA/USDA regulation experience and a background in poultry science or food safety.