QA Director-Pork

The QA Director will lead aspects of quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the Pork business unit. This person will be responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide quality and food safety strategies that ensure regulatory compliance, protect the company brand, and drive operational excellence. This person will serve as one of the senior quality leaders, partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, and Executive Leadership to establish and maintain best-in-class food safety and quality programs.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute the strategic vision and roadmap for Food Safety and Quality Assurance. Establish, maintain, and continuously improve quality systems, product specifications, standards, and procedures. Oversee inspection, sampling, analytical testing, and verification programs to ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and customer requirements. Lead responses to food safety incidents, product quality concerns, recalls, and crisis management activities when necessary.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in a food industry-based program or related discipline preferred, and 5+ years of related professional experience within food industry or packaging and labeling experience required. Experience in a plant environment, preferably in the pork industry, is required. The position offers a base salary range of $125,000-$155,000, benefits including Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage, Paid Time Off, 401(k) with company match, and eligibility for an annual bonus plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a food industry-based program or related discipline preferred
• 5+ Years of related professional experience within food industry or packaging and labeling experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and SAP preferred
• Knowledge of USDA and/or FDA preferred
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external vendors / customers
• Capacity to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Knowledge and understanding of sound data management
• Experience in a plant environment, preferably in the pork industry, required
• Able to travel up to 75% of the time to plant locations and HQ

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base salary range of $125,000-$155,000
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan
• Career Development: continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs