QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR I- 2ND SHIFT

Quality Assurance Supervisor I

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a 2nd shift Quality Assurance Supervisor I for JBS located in Mason, Ohio. The Quality Assurance Supervisor ensures all products and processes meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role leads a team of quality professionals, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates across departments to maintain operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be very detail oriented and thrive on supporting a busy, fast-paced team. This role offers excellent growth potential!

Responsibilities:

1. Quality Control & Compliance
   1. Conduct and oversee testing of raw materials, in-process items, and finished products on the plant floor.
   2. Adapt and utilize inspection equipment to meet quality standards; recommend improvements to procedures and tools.
   3. Verify production and sell-by dates, sanitation, and cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
   4. Establish and monitor shelf-life requirements, product specifications, and critical control parameters (weights, temperatures, leak testing).
2. Leadership & Team Management
   1. Direct and supervise quality assurance staff; plan and assign work to ensure timely completion.
   2. Maintain discipline, morale, and positive team relations; resolve personnel issues and recommend hiring, promotions, and terminations.
   3. Motivate team members to achieve performance goals and foster a culture of quality.
3. Collaboration & Communication.
   1. Partner with production supervisors and other departments to coordinate activities and implement training programs.
   2. Serve as primary liaison with USDA inspectors regarding product quality, safety, and compliance.
4. Documentation & Reporting
   1. Compile and maintain inspection records, quality control reports, and production documentation.
   2. Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required paperwork.
5. Safety & Continuous Improvement
   1. Monitor adherence to safety protocols and sanitation practices.
   2. Investigate root causes of defects and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
6. Other Duties
   1. Perform additional quality-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: (pick applicable)

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in quality control in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in food manufacturing quality control preferred
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Good math skills
• Must be well-organized with good attention to detail
• Display strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperation with others
• Must maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, instructions and to deal with problems involving a few different variables. 
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

Manufacturing work on the plant floor, standing or sitting for long hours, bending, stooping, and lifting

HEARING:

Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information, sometimes with loud background noise.

REPETITIVE MOTION:

Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.

VISUAL ABILITIES:

Average, ordinary visual acuity is necessary to prepare or inspect documents, products, or operate machinery.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with a partner throughout the day.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold.  Temperatures are 34 degrees and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their workdays.

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 $60,591-$72,718.20
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s quarterly bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.
• 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 candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

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:

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

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/Vets/Disability

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.