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Summary:

This job is responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards of products produced. The selected candidate will develop and maintain compliance with plant programs such as HACCP, SSOP, process control, and CN. This role will assist in the supervision of quality technicians and lab team members. Serves as a technical resource for cross-functional plant teams. Conducts tests and collaborates on projects and process improvement work. As directed, investigate customer complaints, and assist in product trace activities through utilization of SAP. Maintain technical competency in plant computer programs and quality related systems. Investigate and resolve holds, customer complaints and foreign material incidents. Innovate to improve the effectiveness of the quality system to better serve the business.  

Responsibilities:

• Ensure food safety and personal safety of Team Members in our facility.    

• Monitor production conditions, specifications, process controls, and tracking controls.   

• Develop and train quality technicians to complete and monitor the HACCP documentation electronically or on paper when required.    

• Work with the production and maintenance Team to develop corrective actions to FSQA related issues whenever necessary; assist in determining the root cause and develop preventative actions.    

• Record and analyze product, foreign material, micro, etc. trends to solve problems proactively. Understand and maintain compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and monitor finished product evaluations as determined by customer or company requirements.    

• Investigate and resolve product holds related to food safety. Verify sanitation pre-operational inspections and advise the sanitation management of any deficiencies.  Maintain sanitary standards and communicate any issues in weekly meetings.

• Monitor all quality-related procedures and create or update procedures as necessary.  Understand and accurately implement company and facility procedures and USDA regulations.

• Write an agenda and schedule weekly management meetings pertinent to areas of responsibility in FSQA.    

• Assist other quality management team members when needed.  Complete tasks as assigned by FSQA manager. Assist and conduct audits as necessary. Work closely with the USDA in maintaining compliance with federal regulations for labeling, sanitation, and operating procedures.    

• Work closely with production, maintenance, and other departments to achieve company goals for safety, quality productivity and yields.    

• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and advances in the state of the industry. Champion improvement projects and complete special assignments as directed.    

• Effectively utilize the resources of the department. Monitor the hours of direct reports. And review budgeted line items that you control monthly.    

• Develop direct reports for positions of increased responsibility    

• Give daily feedback to the leadership team concerning projects.    

• Coordinate microbiological corrective actions with appropriate operational and sanitation team members.    

• Respond to foreign material, spec adherence, and customer complaint concerns    

• Conduct HACCP record review and pre-shipment as needed    

• Review holds, investigate and provide dispositions    

• Other daily functions as assigned 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Experience: 2 - plus years in a food manufacturing environment, poultry preferred. Prior supervisory experience preferred. HACCP certified preferred; must have broad knowledge of HACCP, USDA, GMP, SSOP’s.

• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills for creating simple queries, spreadsheets, etc. SAP knowledge preferred.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; Bilingual a plus.

• Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a small group of personnel who perform somewhat similar tasks.

*Sponsorship is not offered for this position, and applicant must reside in the United States.

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