QA MANAGER I - West Debone

JBS Foods • Mt. Pleasant, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The QA Manager I – West Debone leads quality control and food safety programs at Pilgrim’s facility in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. The role manages quality programs, monitors performance through statistical analysis, implements corporate and facility procedures, and develops the site’s quality budget. The manager works with facility teams, customers, and external partners to address quality concerns, prevent product and company risk, and drive continuous improvement.

This position is part of the facility leadership team and oversees and develops FSQA team members. Responsibilities include managing nonconforming product, QA holds, and corrective actions; investigating customer complaints; coordinating training; and leading customer, third-party, and USDA/FSIS/ASM audits. The role requires flexibility to work varying days and shifts, occasional weekends, and travel as needed, including overnight stays of 1–4 days.

The work environment includes both office and production areas. Production areas may be wet or humid, have moving mechanical parts, and typically have loud noise levels. Pilgrim’s states that safety is a condition and expects team members to recognize risks and consistently enforce safe work habits.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and math skills.
• High integrity, dependability, and strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field, five years of relevant experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to travel as needed, including overnight stays of 1–4 days.
• Flexibility to work varying days and shifts, including occasional weekends.
• Ability to work independently and uphold PPC’s values and FSQA programs.
• Ability to maintain a positive and cooperative work atmosphere.
• Ability to navigate processing areas and equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in poultry further processing or slaughter.
• SAP experience.
• GFSI training, specifically BRC.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, coordinate, and direct quality control programs to ensure production and service align with established standards.
• Develop and apply statistical analysis to monitor and improve food safety and quality performance.
• Implement food safety and quality procedures aligned with corporate and facility programs.
• Develop the site’s quality budget using zero-based budgeting techniques and analyze spending to drive cost reduction.
• Build and maintain cooperative relationships within the facility and with external partners, including customers.
• Serve as a key member of the facility leadership team.
• Manage nonconforming product processes, QA holds, and corrective action programs to prevent product and company risk.
• Coordinate with operations and quality teams to investigate customer complaints and ensure timely resolution.
• Promote and organize food safety and quality assurance training.
• Collaborate with facility teams to resolve personnel and processing issues using root cause analysis.
• Coach and train FSQA team members on departmental expectations.
• Lead customer, third-party, and USDA/FSIS/ASM audits.
• Recognize and act on safety and food safety risks and consistently enforce safe work habits across the facility.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs supporting professional growth and career development.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager