QA Manager-Hickmans

Description

QA Manager-Hickmans

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join our Hickmans Family Farms team in AZ! The Quality Assurance Manager has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety animal welfare food safety export and quality goals as set forth by the position is responsible for the supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel and oversee quality and food safety aspects of processing and live production. Responsible for product specifications testing food safety systems process improvements and quality programs within the plant and live operations.

Responsibilities:

• Run quality control area and delegate tasks within the area
• Organize and train all people within the quality assurance area
• Implement government mandates regarding quality control and food safety in all areas of the plant and live operations
• Maintain effective communication channels between government and plant officials
• Monitor all government regulations programs and policies regarding food safety both inside and out of the plant (FSIS USDA FDA etc.)
• Keep employees focused on HACCP and GMP procedures
• Track microbiological trends sanitation program performance and product shelf life within plant and communicate results to plant team members and senior management.
• Create and write quality control programs to be implemented plant and company wide
• Adhere to specific customer request and specifications in reference to quality of products
• Develop and organize different means of evaluating product quality and then develop better ways to produce products
• Knowledge background and expertise in egg/poultry operations is of knowledge must include HACCP specification adherence to incoming raw materials ingredient and allergen control chilling styling & packaging specs packaging modified atmosphere characteristics final box/package configuration and shelf-life
• Evaluate sanitation and pest & rodent contractors performance to ensure they are completing their jobs in a safe effective and professional manner
• Prepare implement and monitor standard operating procedures for each production/processing area in the plant and barns
• Constantly review and update product quality control programs
• Manage special projects regarding quality and food safety for the plant and live operations
• Work tasks fluctuate demanding on the direction of government officials plant/barn conditions and business objectives
• Responsible for ensuring that all areas of the plant/barns are properly sanitized
• Conduct department meetings on a regular basis
• Coordinate efforts implementing new products/process with respective parties (i.e. engineering production management maintenance)
• Develop maintain and implement any programs relating to customer or 3^rdparty requirements to include leading audits and maintenance of BRC certification
• Monitor track and evaluate all SPC programs mandated relative to customer requirements or plant performance
• Work closely with operations to ensure regulatory compliance customer specifications and performance metrics are maintained

• Responsible for maintaining the facility audit ready at any given time in more specific terms: customer audits

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Animal Science Meat Science Food Science or related science discipline preferred

• Minimum 4-7 years experience in the quality assurance area

• HACCP certification
• Processing and Live Production Experience.
• Egg Production Experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Statistical/Math background
• Basic computer skills
• Strong Math skills
• Ability to review and analyze large amounts of data and identify trends.
• Knowledge background and expertise in case ready operations is of knowledge must include HACCP specification adherence to incoming raw materialstrimming chillingstyling & packaging specs packaging modified atmosphere characteristics final box/package configuration and shelf-life.

• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities to attend Company events or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• 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 $90000-$110000
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Companys annual bonus plan the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience qualifications skills competencies and proficiencies for the role.

The posted salary range represents the Companys good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including but not limited to relevant experience skills qualifications tenure internal equity market data and may vary accordingly.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct drug alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: In 2025 MTQ USA acquired Hickmans Egg Ranch based in Buckeye Arizona. MTQ USA is an egg production and distribution company created through a joint venture between the Pinto Family - founders of South Americas largest egg producer Mantiqueira - and JBS N.V. one of the worlds leading food companies. Headquartered in Greeley Colo. MTQ USA leverages global expertise operational scale and deep industry knowledge to deliver high-quality egg products to customers nationwide. The company is committed to responsible operations long-term growth and building a best-in-class platform in the U.S. egg industry.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do completely focused on our business ensuring the best products and services to our customers a relationship of trust with our suppliers profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability Determination Discipline Humility Ownership Simplicity Sincerity

EOE including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.