QA Supervisor - Night Shift

Pilgrim's • Lufkin, TX

9d

About The Position

The QA Supervisor at Pilgrim’s supervises Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) personnel and quality programs on the assigned shift, including planning and implementing the quality management program. The supervisor oversees the team's implementation and daily execution of product specification testing and food safety and quality procedures. Safety is a condition at Pilgrim’s, and team member safety comes first.

The role manages hourly QA technicians, supports regulatory compliance and customer quality programs, and works with operations and USDA personnel. The schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional weekends, and the candidate must be flexible for varied shifts. Occasional travel and overnight stays of 1–4 days per trip are required. The position involves working in production areas and the ability to lift 50 pounds or more.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Supervisory experience.
• Understanding of USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to learn customer quality programs quickly and adapt to change.
• Solid math and analytical abilities for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Reliable and ethical, with a strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Team-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to travel occasionally and stay overnight for 1–4 days per trip.
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends and varied shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• GFSI training, specifically BRC.
• Supervisory experience in poultry processing or slaughter operations.
• SAP experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead FSQA team activities and ensure proper implementation of food safety and quality programs, including HACCP and SSOP.
• Promote safety and compliance, coordinate training such as LOTO, and report unsafe acts to help prevent incidents.
• Recommend and communicate quality procedures, and provide classroom and hands-on training to staff.
• Collaborate with operations and USDA personnel, maintain strong relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support issue resolution through root cause analysis and ensure customer quality programs are followed.
• Manage hourly QA technicians, including scheduling and timekeeping using Kronos.
• Complete tasks assigned by QA leadership and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED