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Food Safety Manager green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Food manufacturing, processing, and distribution companies regularly sponsor qualified candidates, making this a viable route to permanent residence for credentialed food safety professionals.
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If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.
Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
Are you a results-driven Food Safety & Quality Assurance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to spot risks before they become problems? At Smithfield Foods, you’ll take the lead in ensuring our products—like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous—meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
As Plant FSQA Manager, you’ll manage all food safety and quality programs at the facility. You’ll lead sanitation checks, enforce USDA and HAACP regulations, track products from start to finish, and implement corrective actions when needed. You’ll also oversee the plant’s quality systems, ensuring everything we produce is safe, consistent, and customer-ready.
In this role, you’ll report to both plant and corporate FSQA leadership—driving continuous improvement, team performance, and regulatory excellence.
Ready to lead with impact? Join Smithfield and help deliver quality that’s trusted nationwide.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
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Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Verification: You’ll oversee all food safety, quality, and regulatory programs to ensure USDA/FDA compliance, accurate documentation, and audit readiness. You’ll lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and maintain strong relationships with USDA inspectors.
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Drive Food Safety & Quality Improvement: You'll work closely with FSQA and Operations teams to prevent HACCP, SSOP, and product or process failures. Through continuous improvement initiatives, you'll develop plans, strengthen process controls, and train staff to uphold high standards.
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Lead Sanitation Programs: You’ll design and manage the facility’s sanitation program—including audits, microbial testing, and performance tracking. When issues arise, you’ll take prompt, data-driven action to ensure cleanliness and compliance.
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Manage SQF Systems: You’ll lead the development, maintenance, and reassessment of SQF Food Safety and Quality Plans. You'll ensure the system stays current, compliant, and well-communicated to all relevant team members.
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Supervise and Develop Your FSQA Team: You’ll manage staffing, schedules, performance reviews, and training for FSQA personnel. In the absence of key team members, you’ll ensure all responsibilities are covered through cross-training and effective delegation.
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years’ relevant experience in the food industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership, required.
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Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.
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Technical Knowledge and Regulatory Compliance: Possesses hands-on experience with microbiological testing of meat and poultry products, along with a solid understanding of foodborne pathogens, microbiological and limited chemistry testing. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of USDA, FSIS, HACCP, and SSOP requirements, and familiarity with QMS systems, SAP, and various database and inventory software tools.
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Communication and Analytical Skills: Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to address inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders. Skilled in decision-making, problem-solving, and responding to quality and compliance issues in a timely and effective manner. Maintains a high standard of documentation and compliance.
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Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with professionalism and adaptability.
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Willingness to travel up to 10% and work extended hours or weekends as needed.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
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USDA/HACCP Certification
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SQF Certified Expert
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Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance principles, food science and meat processing, SPC and statistics
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Bilingual skills are a valuable asset, allowing you to communicate effectively in diverse, multicultural environments and enhance team collaboration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
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Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
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Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Relocation Package Available
Yes
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
INTRODUCTION
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.
Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
Are you a results-driven Food Safety & Quality Assurance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to spot risks before they become problems? At Smithfield Foods, you’ll take the lead in ensuring our products—like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous—meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
As Plant FSQA Manager, you’ll manage all food safety and quality programs at the facility. You’ll lead sanitation checks, enforce USDA and HAACP regulations, track products from start to finish, and implement corrective actions when needed. You’ll also oversee the plant’s quality systems, ensuring everything we produce is safe, consistent, and customer-ready.
In this role, you’ll report to both plant and corporate FSQA leadership—driving continuous improvement, team performance, and regulatory excellence.
Ready to lead with impact? Join Smithfield and help deliver quality that’s trusted nationwide.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
-
Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Verification: You’ll oversee all food safety, quality, and regulatory programs to ensure USDA/FDA compliance, accurate documentation, and audit readiness. You’ll lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and maintain strong relationships with USDA inspectors.
-
Drive Food Safety & Quality Improvement: You'll work closely with FSQA and Operations teams to prevent HACCP, SSOP, and product or process failures. Through continuous improvement initiatives, you'll develop plans, strengthen process controls, and train staff to uphold high standards.
-
Lead Sanitation Programs: You’ll design and manage the facility’s sanitation program—including audits, microbial testing, and performance tracking. When issues arise, you’ll take prompt, data-driven action to ensure cleanliness and compliance.
-
Manage SQF Systems: You’ll lead the development, maintenance, and reassessment of SQF Food Safety and Quality Plans. You'll ensure the system stays current, compliant, and well-communicated to all relevant team members.
-
Supervise and Develop Your FSQA Team: You’ll manage staffing, schedules, performance reviews, and training for FSQA personnel. In the absence of key team members, you’ll ensure all responsibilities are covered through cross-training and effective delegation.
WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
-
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years’ relevant experience in the food industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership, required.
-
Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.
-
Technical Knowledge and Regulatory Compliance: Possesses hands-on experience with microbiological testing of meat and poultry products, along with a solid understanding of foodborne pathogens, microbiological and limited chemistry testing. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of USDA, FSIS, HACCP, and SSOP requirements, and familiarity with QMS systems, SAP, and various database and inventory software tools.
-
Communication and Analytical Skills: Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to address inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders. Skilled in decision-making, problem-solving, and responding to quality and compliance issues in a timely and effective manner. Maintains a high standard of documentation and compliance.
-
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with professionalism and adaptability.
-
Willingness to travel up to 10% and work extended hours or weekends as needed.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
-
USDA/HACCP Certification
-
SQF Certified Expert
-
Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance principles, food science and meat processing, SPC and statistics
-
Bilingual skills are a valuable asset, allowing you to communicate effectively in diverse, multicultural environments and enhance team collaboration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
-
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
-
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
-
Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
-
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Relocation Package Available
Yes
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Food Safety Manager
Match your credentials to the right EB category
If your food science or microbiology degree is a three-year international credential, confirm USCIS equivalency before your employer files. A credential evaluation that maps your degree to a U.S. bachelor's determines whether you qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 from the start.
Pull OFLC Wage Search data before salary talks
Your employer's PERM filing must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Looking up current wage levels in OFLC Wage Search before negotiations prevents your offer letter from coming in below the threshold, which would stall the entire process.
Target food manufacturers with active PERM history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers in food manufacturing, meat processing, and large-scale distribution who have filed PERM applications for Food Safety Manager roles, so you're applying to companies that already understand the sponsorship process rather than educating them.
Understand the recruitment test before your employer posts
PERM requires your employer to run a genuine recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available. If you're already working for the company in a different role, that internal history can complicate the recruitment record, so align with HR before the DOL filing begins.
File concurrently if your priority date is current
If the monthly Visa Bulletin shows your country's EB-2 or EB-3 priority date is current, your employer can submit the I-140 and you can file the I-485 adjustment of status at the same time, cutting months off the total timeline rather than waiting sequentially.
Review your O*NET occupation profile before interviews
Employers and their attorneys use the O*NET profile for the Food Safety Manager SOC code to build the PERM job description. Knowing which duties and required education O*NET lists lets you frame your experience in terms that map directly to what the PERM filing will need to document.
Green Card Food Safety Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Which EB category covers Food Safety Manager roles?
Food Safety Manager positions typically qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a standard four-year degree. Your employer's attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the actual minimum requirements for the position, not your personal qualifications.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is temporary and subject to an annual lottery; green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence and has no lottery. The PERM process requires your employer to file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, run a formal recruitment test, and then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. The timeline is longer, but the outcome is lawful permanent residence rather than a status that must be renewed.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Food Safety Managers?
Search Migrate Mate to find food industry employers with documented PERM filing history for Food Safety Manager roles. Targeting companies that have already completed the PERM process for this occupation significantly increases your chances, since those employers understand the recruitment and documentation requirements and have legal infrastructure in place to support the filing.
Can I change jobs while my green card application is pending?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. If you change employers before that threshold, you generally need to restart with a new PERM filing, though an approved I-140 priority date can often carry over to the new petition.
Do nationals from high-demand countries face longer waits for EB-2 or EB-3 green cards?
Yes. Per-country limits mean nationals from India and China can face priority-date backlogs that extend significantly beyond those for applicants from other countries. The monthly Visa Bulletin published by the State Department shows current cut-off dates by category and country of birth. USCIS uses that bulletin to determine when you can file or when your case will be scheduled for final adjudication.