QA Superintendent

Pilgrim's; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Quality Assurance Superintendent for the 2nd shift to supervise Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel and lead the plant’s quality management program. The role includes product specification testing, food safety systems, and ongoing quality initiatives.

Responsibilities: lead FSQA activities, supervise QA staff, promote safety and compliance, train plant personnel, ensure USDA/OSHA compliance, support audits and customer programs, and back up the QA Manager as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field, or 3 years of equivalent experience.
• GFSI (BRC) training preferred.
• Supervisory experience in poultry processing or similar plant setting.
• Understanding of USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize FSQA team activities, ensuring effective implementation of HACCP, SSOP, and food safety procedures.
• Supervise QA staff, including managing schedules and timekeeping systems.
• Promote safety and compliance, coordinating training and reporting unsafe acts to prevent incidents.
• Train plant personnel on quality programs through classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Collaborate with USDA and site teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and resolving issues using root cause analysis.
• Support audits and customer programs, acting as backup for QA Manager and ensuring plant meets customer specifications.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Spanish bilingual

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

3+ years related experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Quality Assurance Superintendent 2nd Shift

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

The Quality Assurance Superintendent position is responsible for supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel and quality programs, including the planning and implementation of the quality management program. This position is responsible for product specification testing, food safety systems, and quality programs within the plant. Must be willing to work 2nd shift.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and organize FSQA team activities, ensuring effective implementation of HACCP, SSOP, and food safety procedures.
• Supervise QA staff, including managing schedules and timekeeping systems.
• Promote safety and compliance, coordinating training and reporting unsafe acts to prevent incidents.
• Train plant personnel on quality programs through classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Collaborate with USDA and site teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and resolving issues using root cause analysis.
• Support audits and customer programs, acting as backup for QA Manager and ensuring plant meets customer specifications.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or similar field; or three (3) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Certifications: GFSI (BRC specifically) training preferred.
• Experience: Supervisory experience required, preferably in poultry processing or slaughter operations. Must have an understanding of USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus. Strong communication and leadership skills, both written and verbal. Quick learner of customer quality programs and adaptable to change. Solid math and analytical abilities for problem-solving and decision-making. Reliable and ethical, with a strong work ethic and punctuality. Team-oriented and self-motivated, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more

Candidate Expectations:

• Occasional travel with short overnight stays (1–4 days).
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and varied shifts as needed.
• Positive and collaborative communication to support efficient teamwork.
• Works independently, upholding company values and FSQA standards.
• Comfortable in production environments, navigating equipment safely.
• Proactively addresses safety and food safety risks, promoting safe work habits across the facility.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $78,883-$95,842.80;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets