QA Superintendent - 2nd Shift, Food Safety Leader

JBS Foods; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Quality Assurance Superintendent for the 2nd shift to lead FSQA activities and supervise QA staff at the Texas plant. The role focuses on HACCP, SSOP, and food safety procedures, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or equivalent, supervisory experience in poultry processing or related fields, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• GFSI (BRC specifically) training preferred.
• Supervisory experience required, preferably in poultry processing or slaughter operations. Must have an understanding of USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus. Strong communication and leadership skills, both written and verbal.
• 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

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or similar field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Quality Assurance Superintendent for the 2nd shift to lead FSQA activities and supervise QA staff at the Texas plant. The role focuses on HACCP, SSOP, and food safety procedures, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or equivalent, supervisory experience in poultry processing or related fields, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.