Quality Assurance Lead

Willamette Egg Farm; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company match

Paid time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Versova is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to oversee QA activities, implement food safety and quality plans, and collaborate across departments to maintain product quality and safety. The role drives a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in QA processes.

The position requires coordinating audits, leading QA teams, and ensuring compliance with USDA and customer specifications on the production floor, with emphasis on traceability, sanitation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in QA with at least 4 in food safety or quality assurance, preferably in egg processing
• HACCP certification required
• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations and food safety standards
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in quality management systems and data analysis
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays as production demands

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor QA team to meet performance standards
• Oversee compliance with USDA, company, and customer specifications
• Develop and implement quality control procedures and documentation systems
• Coordinate pre-operational sanitation inspections and CCP monitoring
• Manage product traceability, hold, and rework programs
• Oversee quality testing including candling and environmental monitoring
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvements
• Collaborate with operations to balance efficiency and compliance
• Lead QA training programs for staff across departments
• Participate in audits and inspections and prepare documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in QA processes

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Quality assurance

USDA regs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

SQF/BRC certification

Tools

HACCP certification

GMP knowledge

Job description

Reports To : Divisional Food Safety Manager - PNW

Job Type : Full-time

Compensation : $25.00 - $30.00/hr DOE

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, as well as company policies. This role leads the implementation of food safety and quality plans, collaborating across departments to maintain the highest standards of product quality and safety. The Lead plays a crucial role in driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in quality assurance processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and mentor the quality assurance team, assigning tasks and ensuring performance standards are met
• Oversee compliance with USDA, company, and customer specifications
• Develop and implement quality control procedures and documentation systems
• Coordinate pre-operational sanitation inspections and ongoing monitoring of critical control points
• Manage product traceability, hold, and rework programs
• Oversee quality testing processes, including egg candling and environmental monitoring
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Liaise with management to communicate quality issues and propose solutions
• Collaborate with operations to balance efficiency and compliance requirements
• Lead quality-related training programs for staff across departments
• Participate in audits and inspections, preparing necessary documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality assurance processes
• Other duties as assigned

Hands- On Quality Assurance

• Occasional QA coverage, including:
• Ensure all products meet or exceed USDA, company, and customer specifications
• Monitor and verify compliance with Federal and State regulations and company procedures
• Maintain all logs, records, test instruments, and supplies
• Monitor/test wash water, sanitizer concentration, pH levels, cooler temperatures, and other processing control points.
• Perform and coordinate pre-operational sanitation inspections to ensure equipment cleanliness
• Monitor sanitary conditions to ensure GMPs during processing
• Oversee quality testing processes
• Communicate deviations and/or deficiencies to management promptly
• Support operations to ensure efficient plant operation while maintaining compliance
• Maintain compliance with all quality, food safety, and site safety policies
• Promote a culture consistent with Versova’s Guiding Principles and Core Values

Administrative and Documentation

• Review, verify, and approve daily QA paperwork and production records for accuracy and completeness
• Scan, file, and organize QA documentation including shipping records, maintenance logs, and sanitation paperwork
• Compile and distribute KPI reports on quality metrics, trends, and performance indicators
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for all quality records and regulatory documentation
• Support corrective action documentation and follow-up tracking
• Record and distribute meeting minutes for QA-related meetings

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience with at least 4 years of experience in food safety or quality assurance, preferably in egg processing
• HACCP certification
• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations and food safety standards
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in quality management systems and data analysis
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours as required based on production demand

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Additional certifications (e.g., SQF, BRC)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)

This position involves both office work and significant time on the production floor. The role requires standing for extended periods, bending, and stooping to perform inspections and obtain readings. Exposure to various temperatures and noise levels in the processing environment is common. The Quality Assurance Lead must be comfortable wearing required PPE and working at a fast pace to maintain production schedules while ensuring strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards. Some flexibility in working hours may be necessary to address quality issues or participate in production runs.

About Us:

Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.

As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.

• Regular performance reviews
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Paid time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• E mployee A ssistance P rogram

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Disclosure

This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis . Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.