A leading poultry processing company in Collins, Mississippi is actively hiring a Quality Assurance Supervisor – Fresh to oversee daily QA department operations at their plant. This role ensures full compliance with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, USDA, and OSHA regulations while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, customer satisfaction, and production efficiency across the slaughter and disassembly operations.
About the Facility — Collins MS Poultry Plant
Operation Type: Poultry slaughter and disassembly — fresh processing facility
Regulatory Environment: USDA-regulated with full HACCP, SSOP, GMP compliance requirements
Team Structure: People leadership role managing QA department personnel across shifts
Safety Culture: Zero-accident culture with strict PPE and safety program enforcement
Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or disability
Career Growth & Leadership Opportunity
Strategic Role: Direct supervisor of QA personnel — a true people leadership position
Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience with HACCP, USDA compliance, and food safety systems
Process Improvement: Lead initiatives in waste reduction, complaint resolution, and quality performance
Mentorship: Actively coach, train, and develop your team for long-term career advancement
Position Overview
The Quality Assurance Supervisor – Fresh in Collins, Mississippi is responsible for supervising all day-to-day QA department activities within a poultry slaughter and disassembly facility. You will manage quality checks, validate production specifications, oversee holds management, lead process improvement initiatives, and ensure full compliance with all company policies and federal/state food safety regulations. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical QA expertise and strong people management skills in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Assurance Supervisor in Mississippi, you will be the frontline guardian of food safety and product quality at a USDA-regulated poultry plant, lead and mentor a dedicated QA team, drive real process improvements that impact the entire facility, and build a meaningful career in food safety and quality assurance management within the growing US poultry industry.
Key Responsibilities
Daily QA Department Management
- Manage day-to-day activities of the QA department by establishing and adjusting procedures to meet production schedules and increase efficiencies
- Deploy and rotate QA personnel in the most effective manner to optimize department performance
- Manage quality assurance and food safety checks, validating results against production and customer specifications
- Oversee management of products placed on hold, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution
- Ensure all daily reporting is accurately completed including departmental reports, attendance, staffing, and NR reporting
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Partner with Operations to ensure a food-safe and sanitary plant environment following all USDA specifications
- Follow and enforce all company policies including HACCP, SSOPs, and GMP standards throughout the facility
- Maintain compliance with all Federal and State regulations including USDA and OSHA requirements
- Monitor improvement metrics and respond quickly to unfavorable quality or safety trends
Process Improvement & Performance
- Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement including complaint investigation, waste reduction, and product quality enhancement
- Lead or participate in planning and implementation of facility-wide process improvements
- Work collaboratively with other departments and shifts to ensure location goals are met or exceeded
- Reduce or eliminate repeat deficiencies such as hold products, accidents, and downtime through proactive interventions
People Leadership & Team Development
- Mentor, coach, and train employees while encouraging career development and cross-training opportunities
- Provide consistent feedback on employee strengths and areas needing improvement
- Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions fairly and consistently
- Follow and promote all safety initiatives, ensuring appropriate PPE is worn in all mandatory areas
- Adhere to union negotiated contract requirements where applicable
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Agricultural-related field required
- Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered as a degree substitute
- HACCP certification is preferred and highly advantageous
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting; 3 years in food manufacturing or poultry industry preferred
- At least 1 year of leadership experience including timekeeping, policy adherence, and conflict resolution; 3 years preferred
- Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP, and HACCP systems
Core Skills & Competencies
- Effective verbal and written communication in English; bilingual or multilingual ability is a strong plus
- Strong attention to detail with organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficient in computer applications and math skills for reporting and data analysis
- Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Key leadership competencies: Sizing Up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus, Conflict Management
Physical & Safety Requirements
- Ability to work non-standard or extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Exposure to noise levels above 85 decibels, CO2, and moving production equipment
- Working conditions include heat up to 99°F (37°C) and cold as low as 45°F (4°C)
- Exposure to wet, dusty environments and live or raw animal odors
- Must follow and enforce all departmental and company safety policies and PPE requirements at all times
About the Company — US Poultry Processing Leader
This Collins, Mississippi facility is part of a well-established US poultry processing operation with a strong commitment to food safety, regulatory compliance, and employee development. The company maintains a zero-accident safety culture and is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
Career Excellence: Build a meaningful career in food safety supervision within a USDA-regulated, people-first poultry organization in Mississippi.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Safety Professionals: With 1–3 years in poultry, meat, or food manufacturing QA roles
- HACCP-Certified Supervisors: Seeking a leadership role in a regulated food processing facility
- Agricultural Science Graduates: With a passion for food quality and production management
- Manufacturing Team Leaders: With experience managing QA teams in fast-paced plant environments
- Bilingual Candidates: Multilingual communication skills are a definite advantage in this role
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