QA Supervisor

JBS USA; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the night shift to oversee FSQA personnel and manage quality programs across the shift. You will implement product specification testing, food safety procedures, and lead the team in daily QA activities.

The role requires supervisory experience in poultry environments, knowledge of USDA/OSHA regulations, and strong communication skills. LOTO training and bilingual English/Spanish are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree preferred; or 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.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more

Responsibilities

• Lead FSQA team activities, ensuring proper implementation of food safety and quality programs like HACCP and SSOP.
• Promote safety and compliance, coordinating training (e.g., LOTO) and reporting unsafe acts to prevent incidents.
• Recommend and communicate quality procedures, providing both classroom and hands‑on training to staff.
• Collaborate with operations and USDA personnel, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support issue resolution through root cause analysis and ensure customer quality programs are followed.
• Manage hourly QA technicians, including scheduling and timekeeping using Kronos, and complete tasks assigned by QA leadership.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Quality programs

HACCP

SSOP

LOTO training

Kronos

SAP

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

3 years related experience

Tools

Kronos

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

Quality Assurance Supervisor — Night Shift

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

This 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 on the assigned shift. The QA Supervisor oversees the team in implementation and daily execution of product specification testing, food safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead FSQA team activities, ensuring proper implementation of food safety and quality programs like HACCP and SSOP.
• Promote safety and compliance, coordinating training (e.g., LOTO) and reporting unsafe acts to prevent incidents.
• Recommend and communicate quality procedures, providing both classroom and hands‑on training to staff.
• Collaborate with operations and USDA personnel, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support issue resolution through root cause analysis and ensure customer quality programs are followed.
• Manage hourly QA technicians, including scheduling and timekeeping using Kronos, and complete tasks assigned by QA leadership.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree preferred; or 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 and overnight stays required (1–4 days per trip).
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends and varied shifts.
• Positive and collaborative attitude, with strong communication across teams.
• Independent and values‑driven, supporting FSQA and company standards.
• Comfortable working in production areas, with attention to safety and equipment.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Sunday — Thursday night, with occasional weekends;
• 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 $60,591-73,618;
• 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