Food Safety & Quality Supervisor (USDA Meat Processing)

About KBBQ Meat Company

KBBQ Meat Company specializes in the production and distribution of Asian inspired BBQ meats and prepared protein products for retail and foodservice customers across the United States. As part of a growing Asian food platform, we operate a USDA-inspected facility focused on high-quality marinated and ready-to-cook meat products.

We are investing in strengthening our food safety systems, operational discipline, and production capabilities as we continue to expand, creating opportunities for team members to grow into leadership roles.

About the Role

We are seeking a QA/Food Safety & Quality Supervisor to lead day-to-day food safety execution within our USDA-inspected meat processing facility.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for ensuring HACCP compliance, enforcing GMPs, and maintaining continuous audit readiness during production.

The position serves as the primary on-site food safety lead, working closely with operations while receiving guidance from experienced QA professionals. Reports to QA leadership.

Key Responsibilities

- Execute and monitor HACCP programs, including CCP verification

- Ensure real-time accuracy and integrity of food safety and production records

- Identify deviations and drive immediate corrective actions, including product holds when required

- Oversee pre-operational sanitation and allergen control programs

Qualifications

Required:

- 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing, QA/QC, food safety or production

- Working knowledge or exposure to HACCP and food safety systems

- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline

- Ability to work on the production floor and engage directly with teams and other departments.

- Willingness to take ownership and enforce standards

- Ability to work occasional OT

Preferred:

- Experience in USDA / FSIS-regulated environments

- HACCP or PCQI certification

- Familiarity with GMP, SQF, BRC, FSSC, or customer audits

- Bilingual (English / Spanish)

- Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field

- Maintain strong floor presence to enforce GMPs and food safety practices

- Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready at all times

- Serve as on-site support during USDA (FSIS) inspections and third-party audits

- Partner with operations to balance compliance and production efficiency

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person