FSQA Programs & Regulatory Superintendent

The FSQA Programs & Regulatory Superintendent supports the Ready-to-Cook poultry facility by leading key FSQA programs and regulatory activities, including pathogen monitoring, label review/approvals, internal auditing, and document control (procedures and forms). This role partners with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Corporate FSQA to ensure USDA/FSIS compliance, customer requirements, and effective execution of plant food safety and quality systems. The position will also serve as a backup to the FSQA Supervisor to support daily FSQA oversight as needed.

• Support regulatory compliance with USDA/FSIS requirements and plant programs (HACCP, SSOP, GMPs, sanitation, process control).
• Coordinate and support label review/approvals, including verifying compliance to FSIS labeling regulations and company/customer requirements (ingredients, allergens, net weight, safe handling, claims, approvals, and documentation).
• Maintain labeling records and approvals; support label change control and communication to affected departments.
• Maintain and update FSQA procedures/SOPs, work instructions, and program documents to ensure they remain current, controlled, and audit-ready.
• Create, revise, and control FSQA forms and records; ensure latest versions are available at point of use and obsolete documents are removed.
• Support training rollouts for revised procedures/forms and track completion where required.
• Support and execute the internal audit program, including audit schedule, checklists, and reporting.
• Conduct internal audits of BRCGS, HACCP/SSOP, GMPs, sanitation, process controls, calibration/verification activities, traceability, hold/release, training, and document control.
• Document findings clearly, assign corrective actions, verify closure, and trend repeat issues for continuous improvement.
• Assist in preparing for and supporting customer, regulatory, and third‑party audits, including corrective action responses.
• Assist with management of the facility pathogen monitoring and verification programs (e.g., Salmonella and other required microbiological testing), ensuring sampling plans meet regulatory, customer, and corporate requirements.
• Coordinate sample collection, handling, storage, shipment, and chain‑of‑custody documentation to ensure integrity and traceability.
• Review microbiological results, trend data, and investigate positives/out‑of‑trend findings; lead documented root cause analysis and CAPA with verification of effectiveness.
• Partner with Sanitation and Operations to drive corrective actions and program improvements based on data.
• Serve as backup to the FSQA Supervisor, including oversight of daily FSQA activities, technician assignments, verification of critical checks, and escalation/decision support.
• Assist with product disposition, hold/release, nonconformance investigations, and corrective actions as required.
• Support coaching, training, and development of FSQA technicians and cross‑functional partners.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic:
  Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
• Advanced:
  Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
• Expert:
  Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.
• 3+ years of FSQA experience in a poultry RTC or meat processing facility.
• Working knowledge of USDA/FSIS regulatory requirements and plant programs (HACCP, SSOP, GMPs).
• Strong documentation skills with experience maintaining procedures and controlled forms.
• Ability to lead investigations and corrective actions using RCA tools (5‑Why, Fishbone, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Animal Science, or related field OR equivalent FSQA experience in poultry/meat manufacturing.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication; confident trainer and coach
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced production environments and responding to urgent issues
• Ability to influence across departments and drive timely corrective actions
• Strong ownership mindset and high integrity

• Effective coverage and decision support when backing up the FSQA Supervisor

• Work in wet, cold/refrigerated production areas; PPE required.
• Must be able to stand/walk production floor for extended periods and lift up to ~45 lbs as needed.

The work environment primarily consists of an office setting. Applicant will be exposed to cold, wet, humid and hot environments on occasion.