Quality Assurance Manager

We are working with a rapidly growing, 7th‑generation Australian beef company expanding into the U.S. to identify a QA Manager to support food safety and quality at their plant. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on quality leader with a strong foundation in food safety systems, ready to take ownership of day‑to‑day QA operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong floor presence, a technical mindset, and the ability to drive execution, compliance, and culture in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Lead day‑to‑day quality and food safety operations within a growing meat processing facility
• Partner closely with the Director of QA and plant leadership to ensure compliance with USDA, FSMA, and internal quality standards
• Maintain and execute HACCP plans, food safety programs, and environmental monitoring systems
• Oversee sanitation programs, including managing third‑party sanitation and validating effectiveness through testing and swabbing
• Support and lead internal audits, third‑party audits, and regulatory inspections
• Investigate non‑conformances, customer complaints, and quality issues, driving root cause and corrective actions
• Train, coach, and develop QA staff while building strong cross‑functional relationships with operations and sanitation teams
• Support the plant’s expansion into the second shift, providing QA leadership and ensuring consistency across shifts
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety, product quality, and plant performance
• Remain highly visible on the production floor, working side by side with operations to solve problems in real time

• A hands‑on QA leader with strong experience in food manufacturing, ideally within meat or wet sanitation environments
• Experienced in HACCP, FSMA, and food safety systems with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements
• Background in environmental monitoring programs and sanitation validation
• A proven leader who can coach, develop, and influence teams across multiple functions
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable supporting off‑shifts or second shift as the plant grows
• Strong problem solver who thrives in fast paced, evolving environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred

• Real impact: Play a key role in building and shaping QA systems within a growing U.S. operation
• Growth opportunity: Step into a leadership role with visibility and long term advancement potential
• Hands‑on environment: Work closely with leadership and operations to drive real time decisions and improvements
• Expansion stage: Be part of scaling the plant, including second shift implementation and future growth
• Strong foundation: Join a well‑established global company investing in long‑term success in the U.S. market