QA MANAGER

Empire Packing • Mason, OH

3d • $90,005 - $109,356

About The Position

JBS is seeking a Quality Manager I for its facility in Mason, Ohio. The role manages the facility’s Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs and ensures compliance with USDA regulations, SQF requirements, HACCP principles, customer specifications, and company standards. The position leads the Quality Assurance team and oversees product quality, food safety systems, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, supplier quality programs, and continuous improvement.

The Quality Manager is the facility’s primary liaison with USDA and FSIS personnel, regulatory agencies, customers, and third-party auditors. The role works across the facility to promote food safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence. This salaried position may require travel to other facilities, company events, or other activities as business needs dictate.

The position offers a base salary range of $90,005–$109,356 and eligibility for the company’s annual bonus plan. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin after 60 days. Paid time off includes sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays. A 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. The company also offers learning and development programs.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Quality Assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SQF, SSOPs, Food Defense, USDA regulations, and food safety systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness and ability to travel as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

• Meat plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, develop, and manage Quality Assurance personnel.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, employee development, and corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of food safety, quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.
• Maintain effective working relationships and communication with Operations, USDA personnel, customers, and plant leadership.
• Manage and maintain HACCP, SQF, GMP, SSOP, Food Defense, Food Fraud, and related food safety programs.
• Oversee quality systems to ensure products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with USDA and FSIS personnel, regulatory agencies, customers, and third-party auditors.
• Lead internal, regulatory, customer, and third-party audits, including developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with labeling requirements, country-of-origin regulations, product specifications, and applicable food safety requirements.
• Coordinate supplier quality programs, audits, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee product inspection, verification, monitoring, hold/release activities, and quality documentation.
• Ensure quality technicians are trained and meet monitoring, verification, and documentation requirements.
• Investigate customer complaints, product non-conformances, food safety incidents, and quality concerns using root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Conduct plant audits, inspections, and assessments to identify process improvements and reduce defects.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Production leadership to improve product quality, food safety, and operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance food safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and cost controls.
• Maintain audit readiness through accurate recordkeeping, documentation management, and program verification.
• Complete required daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports and administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Eligibility to participate in the annual bonus plan, subject to its standard terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed