Food Safety & QA Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of our Food Safety & Quality Assurance team, you will ensure our products meet the highest safety and quality standards. You will conduct sanitation checks, enforce HAACP and USDA regulations, and track products from start to finish, implementing corrective actions as needed. Overseeing FSQA programs in specific production areas, you will ensure compliance, train employees, and drive continuous improvement. With opportunities to step into FSQA Manager duties, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality products under brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous. If you are passionate about food safety, quality and leadership, join us and make an impact!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years’ relevant experience in food safety or quality assurance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Familiarity with meat processing, USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and SQF
• Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards and address inquiries or complaints.

Nice To Haves

• HACCP and SQF certifications preferred.
• Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards and address inquiries or complaints.
• Proficiency in database, inventory, manufacturing software, QMS systems, SAP, and MS Office.
• Strong written and oral communication, with excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong planning, multitasking, and project management skills.
• Must complete forms in English; ability to travel up to 20% and work extended hours or weekends as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, fostering positive relationships and a team-oriented atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Food Safety & Quality Assurance Leadership - You’ll ensure that all Food Safety, Quality Assurance, SQF, and Regulatory programs are executed and documented accurately, maintaining compliance and product integrity. Your role will involve investigating and resolving product/process failures quickly, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met. You will collaborate closely with plant management, production teams, and the USDA to drive continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and sanitation.
• Continuous Improvement & Compliance- You’ll prevent failures by actively managing HACCP, SSOP, and product specifications. Leading efforts to improve product quality and processes in partnership with FSQA staff and Operations will be a key responsibility. Additionally, you will oversee and participate in plant committees and task forces, such as the Health and Safety Committee, to enhance safety and quality standards.
• Sanitation & SQF System Ownership - You will conduct operational and pre-operational sanitation inspections and micro sampling to ensure the effectiveness of sanitation practices. As the owner of the SQF system, you’ll maintain and reassess the SQF Plan regularly, ensuring it remains compliant and up to date. You will also communicate key updates and ensure team-wide awareness for the effective implementation of the SQF system.
• Team Development - You’ll manage the work assignments, training, and development of food safety and quality assurance staff, fostering a high-performance team that upholds the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees