Quality Assurance Supervisor

QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Purpose and Scope/General

Summary:

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Supervisor for Pilgrim’s in Marshville, NC. This role is responsible for supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel, and quality programs, including the planning and implementation of the quality management program on the assigned shift. Supervises team in implementation and daily execution of product specification testing, food safety and quality procedures.

• Coordinates the activities of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team for implementation of quality and food safety programs (HACCP and SSOP) and procedures.
• Monitors activities to ensure team members’ safety and accurately reports any unsafe acts to prevent workplace safety incidents. Coordinates with site safety team for annual LOTO training for FSQA team.
• Recommends new quality policies and procedures as necessary to ensure high quality products, processes and services.
• Communicates programs and procedures to FSQA team and other plant team members by performing in‑class and hands‑on training.
• Maintains good communication and working relationships with the FSQA team, site Operations team and USDA personnel, ensuring all USDA regulations are being followed.
• Interfaces with the facility team to assist in problem solving using root cause analyses when investigating daily personnel and processing incidents.
• Ensures PPC’s customer quality programs are executed and communicates issues to site management team to assure the plant is complying with customer specifications.
• Completes additional tasks as directed by QA Manager or QA Superintendent.
• Manages the team of hourly/SNE QA Technicians including managing the Kronos Timekeeping System.

• Education – High School Diploma/GED required;
  Associate degree preferred; or 3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Previous experience in poultry further processing or slaughter preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing, capable of independent decision making, must have basic computer knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Physical demands – must be able to stand for extended periods, work in wet, cold, and/or hot environments.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday with occasional Saturdays.
• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career Development:
  Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
• Better Futures.

Mid‑Senior level

Other

Quality Assurance

Farming

EOE, including disability/vets.

The Company requires drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post‑offer and prior to the start of employment. Employment eligibility verification must be documented by the end of the third day in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.