Senior QA Leader - Food Manufacturing

JBS Foods

Council Bluffs (IA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

JBS Foods is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead a team of QA Technicians and production staff in a high-demand environment. The role focuses on stopping wasteful production of subpar products and ensuring customers do not receive low-quality items.

Responsibilities include coordinating pre-operation examinations, resolving issues, coordinating with USDA inspectors, and ensuring HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum 3–5 years in a food manufacturing plant or similar.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Extensive knowledge of QA and production processes, with supervisory experience.
Ability to make quick, informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong supervisory, interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; overtime/weekends.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise pre-operation examinations and sanitation checks.
Resolve product and personnel issues as they arise.
Communicate with USDA inspectors on product, safety and personnel matters.
Ensure compliance with HACCP plans for all products.
Establish shelf-life, finished product specs, weights, temps and related standards.
Direct, motivate and monitor QA technicians; hire and evaluate staff.
Sample finished products and raw materials for bacteria.
Oversee production employee safety and cleanliness; ensure QA duties are completed.
Test new equipment for quality aspects; perform other duties as assigned.