Join the TEAM at Western Smokehouse Partners!
We’re more than just a leader in the better-for-you meat snack industry-we’re a team driven by quality, innovation and a passion for great meat sticks and jerky. With seven facilities across four states, we’re setting the standard in excellence for our co-manufacturing and private label customers. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for highly motivated individuals who want to be part of an industry-leading company that values contribution, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Western Smokehouse Partners is looking for an FSQA Manager.
Position Summary
This position oversees inspection to ensure high-quality products that meet customer, Quality Assurance (QA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) specifications to guarantee satisfaction. This job requires standing, bending, squatting, and lifting 50 lbs. through the entire shift. Applicants must be self-motivated and excited about working in a team environment.
Essential Functions:
- Leads, trains, and manages a team of food safety quality personnel
- Coordinates quality assurance activities (e.g., audits, training, purchasing, etc.)
- Monitors and verifies the HACCP plan’s CCPs adhering to policy and procedure
- Conduct GMP and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areas
- Works with operations personnel on quality and safety issues
- Places product on hold, release or disposition as necessary while adhering to policy and procedure
- Evaluates damaged or out-of-spec products
- Work with the FSQA Director to maintain the SQF program
- Develop and further FDA compliance guidelines
- Calibration of equipment, validation, verification of food safety systems
- Ensure proper sanitation procedures are being followed to produce safe quality food
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours
- Must lift 50+lbs repeatedly
- Repetitive motion
- Able to work in a cold environment
Benefits:
- 401(k) match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
If you’re looking for a workplace where you’re valued, supported, and where you’ll be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of meat snacks, we’d love to have you join us!
Skills Required
- Lead, train, and manage food safety/quality personnel
- Coordinate QA activities including audits, training, and purchasing
- Monitor and verify HACCP plan critical control points (CCPs) per procedure
- Conduct GMP and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areas
- Work with operations personnel on quality and safety issues
- Place product on hold, release, or disposition following policy and procedure
- Evaluate damaged or out-of-spec products
- Maintain the SQF program and develop FDA compliance guidelines
- Calibration, validation, and verification of food safety systems and equipment
- Able to stand 8 hours, perform repetitive motion, lift 50+ lbs, and work in cold environments
What We Do
Western Smokehouse Partners is a leading manufacturer of premium, 'better-for-you' protein snacks, specializing in the production of meat sticks and jerky. The company provides comprehensive full-service solutions, including co-packing and private label manufacturing for top brands and retailers. Operating multiple state-of-the-art facilities across the United States, they are dedicated to innovation, quality, and scalability to revolutionize the modern meat snack industry.
