Senior QA Lead - Food Safety & Compliance

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

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.