Quality Control Manager

Our client, a rapidly expanding and innovative leader in the beef processing industry, is seeking a results-driven Director of Quality Control to lead and continuously improve their food safety and quality programs at their Madill, Oklahoma facility. This is a high-impact, floor-present leadership role – not a desk job – for someone with deep expertise in beef processing and a command of regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess the operational instincts to drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the plant floor. This is a unique opportunity to establish the Quality Control function from the ground up within an organization experiencing exponential growth.

• Lead and manage all Quality Control functions across production, including in-process monitoring, finished product inspection, and daily floor presence.
• Ensure full compliance with USDA regulations, BRC certification standards, and all applicable food safety requirements.
• Own product specification adherence – actively monitor and enforce standards for beef cut specs, weights, yields, and packaging accuracy.
• Identify and resolve quality deviations in real time; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) with urgency and follow-through.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, QA, and Operations leadership to align on quality standards and close performance gaps.
• Track and analyze yield performance metrics; report trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and develop QC staff.
• Oversee finished goods verification processes to ensure outbound product meets all customer and regulatory specifications.
• Maintain all required documentation, QC logs, and records in support of audits, regulatory inspections, and internal reviews.

• Proven leadership experience in Quality Control within a USDA-regulated, SQF- or BRC-certified meat or protein processing environment.
• Deep knowledge of food safety systems, regulatory compliance frameworks, and process control methodology.
• Experience specifically in beef processing is strongly preferred. Candidates with pork or other meat experience are not a fit for this role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret yield data, QC metrics, and production performance indicators.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally – building trust with production teams while holding the line on standards.
• Hands‑on leadership style; comfortable on the floor, identifying gaps, and acting decisively to correct issues.
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate QC requirements into clear expectations for floor‑level teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Must thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑action, “100 miles per hour” environment with a high tolerance for experimentation and change. This is an opportunity to build processes and structures from scratch with significant autonomy.
• Salary: $125k – $150k base + bonus.
• Relocation:
  Flexible, assistance provided based on candidate needs.

This client is seeking a “go‑getter” who is ready to take on significant responsibility and build the QC function for a rapidly growing organization. If you are a tenacious, experienced QC professional with a passion for beef processing and establishing new systems in a high‑growth environment, we want to hear from you!

Location:

Madill, OK