QA Supervisor - Night Shift

About the role

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. This position is responsible for supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel, and quality programs, including the planning and implementation of the quality management program on the assigned shift. The QA Supervisor oversees the team in implementation and daily execution of product specification testing, food safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead FSQA team activities, ensuring proper implementation of food safety and quality programs like HACCP and SSOP.
• Promote safety and compliance, coordinating training (e.g., LOTO) and reporting unsafe acts to prevent incidents.
• Recommend and communicate quality procedures, providing both classroom and hands-on training to staff.
• Collaborate with operations and USDA personnel, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring 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, and complete tasks assigned by QA leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree preferred; or 3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Certifications: GFSI (BRC specifically) training preferred.
• Experience: Supervisory experience required, preferably in poultry processing or slaughter operations. Must have an understanding of USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus. Strong communication and leadership skills, both written and verbal. Quick learner of customer quality programs and adaptable 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, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.

Candidate Expectations

• Occasional travel and overnight stays required (1-4 days per trip).
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends and varied shifts.
• Positive and collaborative attitude, with strong communication across teams.
• Independent and values-driven, supporting FSQA and company standards.
• Comfortable working in production areas, with attention to safety and equipment.

Schedule

Monday - Friday with occasional weekends. Shifts are __ hours.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays, or any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary range of $60,591.00 to $73,618.20.
• Career Development: Continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

About us

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. Our vision: To become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity.