QA Lead - Meat Safety & Compliance Champion

American Foods Group, LLC; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Foods Group, LLC is seeking a QA Lead to ensure product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on the harvest and fabrication floor. You will monitor, audit, and document conformance and nonconformances while coordinating with USDA/FSIS authorities and auditors.

The role requires strong QA knowledge in meat processing, effective communication, and leadership of the QA team to uphold customer requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Must have 18+ years and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Experience in QA/food safety, preferably in meat processing.
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day QA department activities and coordinate with USDA/FSIS authorities and auditors.
• Update, maintain, and implement regulatory documents, specifications, and QA records.
• Enforce animal welfare and QA programs; monitor product acceptance criteria and disposition of nonconformance.
• Provide leadership for QA staff; handle crew scheduling and training.
• Participate in plant management and operational meetings.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Foods Group, LLC is seeking a QA Lead to ensure product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on the harvest and fabrication floor. You will monitor, audit, and document conformance and nonconformances while coordinating with USDA/FSIS authorities and auditors.

The role requires strong QA knowledge in meat processing, effective communication, and leadership of the QA team to uphold customer requirements and industry standards.