Overview
Data Quality Engineer- Hybrid Jobs in Sarasota, FL at Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)
Quality Manager – Poultry Processing
Location: Remote (Candidates can be based anywhere in the U.S.)
Industry: Poultry Processing | Food Safety | Regulatory Compliance
About the Role
We are seeking a Quality Manager with expertise in poultry processing and food safety regulations to join our team. This role is responsible for leading and executing quality assurance and food safety initiatives in a high-volume poultry production environment. The Quality Manager will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (USDA, FSIS), customer specifications, and company standards across processing operations such as tray pack, cut-up, debone, and evisceration.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Leadership: Oversee HACCP, food safety, and quality programs to maintain compliance with USDA, SQF, and BRC standards.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products meet USDA, FSIS, and customer food safety requirements. Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies.
Process Oversight: Monitor quality performance across evisceration, deboning, and further processing to drive continuous improvement.
Team Development: Lead, train, and mentor QA staff to implement best practices in poultry food safety and regulatory compliance.
Customer & Audit Readiness: Manage customer audits, supplier approvals, and internal/external regulatory inspections.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with plant operations, production, sanitation, and maintenance teams to ensure product safety and quality.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize quality metrics and data analysis to drive process improvements.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science, Poultry Science, or related field preferred.
Experience:
3+ years in a Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Regulatory role within a poultry processing facility.
Hands-on experience with HACCP, USDA regulations, FSQA programs, and third-party audits (SQF, BRC, GFSI).
Knowledge of poultry processing operations, including tray pack, cut-up, debone, and evisceration.
Experience working in facilities processing products for retail, foodservice, or further processing.
Preferred Experience
Previous experience in a FSQA Manager or Regulatory Manager role within a poultry company (e.g., Tyson, Sanderson Farms, JBS, Perdue, Mountaire, Butterball, Koch Foods).
HACCP & PCQI certification preferred.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Opportunity to work with leading poultry processors
Career growth in food safety & quality management
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $52,426.81 – $80,137.66 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
Nice to have Poultry experience.
Work Location: Remote
Title: Data Quality Engineer- Hybrid
Company: Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)
Location: Sarasota, FL
