Quality Assurance Leader – Meat Processing

Creekstone-Farms-Premium-Beef; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC is seeking a QA Superintendent to lead the daily quality assurance program across our Arkansas City facility. Reporting to the QA Manager, this role enforces specifications, procedures, and USDA requirements while partnering with Operations to keep production compliant.

You will direct QA Supervisors and technicians, conduct root-cause analysis, train staff, and support audits from customers and third parties.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a fast-paced, regulated meat facility.
• Experience in beef processing and USDA compliance.
• Experience with customer quality programs and audits.
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRC, PAACO, and PCQI credentials preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with coaching ability.

Responsibilities

• Direct QA Supervisors and hourly QA Technicians in daily tasks.
• Ensure facility and programs meet customer specs and USDA standards.
• Enforce quality programs and procedures owned by QA Manager.
• Lead root cause analysis with operations on incidents.
• Train QA and operations staff on quality programs.
• Serve as back-up for audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Maintain quality records and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with management on quality initiatives.
• Maintain professional relationships with employees and leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team coaching

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related field

Masters degree a plus

HACCP/PCQI credentials preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC is seeking a QA Superintendent to lead the daily quality assurance program across our Arkansas City facility. Reporting to the QA Manager, this role enforces specifications, procedures, and USDA requirements while partnering with Operations to keep production compliant.

You will direct QA Supervisors and technicians, conduct root-cause analysis, train staff, and support audits from customers and third parties.