Quality Assurance Manager

Pipestone, Minnesota

Employer: JBS USA
Industry: R&D, QA, and Food Safety
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Quality Assurance Manager
- THIS POSITION REQUIRES A RESUME

DESCRIPTION

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintain product integrity and food safety within the plant
  • Run quality control area and delegate tasks within the area
  • Organize and train all people within the quality assurance area
  • Implement government mandates regarding quality control and food safety in all areas of the plant
  • Maintain effective communication channels between government and plant officials
  • Monitor all government regulations, programs, and policies regarding food safety both inside and out of the plant (FSIS, USDA, FDA, etc.)
  • Keep employees focused on HACCP and GMP procedures
  • Track microbiological trends, sanitation program performance, and product shelf life within plant and communicate results to plant team members and corporate quality assurance
  • Create and write quality control programs to be implemented within the plant
  • Adhere to specific customer request and specifications in reference to quality of products
  • Develop and organize different means of evaluating product quality and then develop more efficient ways to produce products
  • Oversee all raw material claims, product claims and product/ingredient receiving
  • Evaluate pest & rodent contractor's performance to ensure they are completing their jobs in a safe, effective and professional manner
  • Prepare, implement and monitor standard operating procedures for each production area in the plant
  • Constantly review and update product quality control programs
  • Manage special projects regarding quality and food safety for the plant
  • Responsible for ensuring that all areas of the plant are properly sanitized
  • Conduct department meetings on a regular basis
  • Coordinate efforts implementing new products/process with respective parties (i.e. engineering, production, management, maintenance)
  • Develop, maintain and implement any programs relating to customer, or 3rd party requirements, to include leading audits and maintenance of BRC certification
  • Monitor, track and evaluate all SPC programs mandated relative to customer requirements or plant performance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS
  • Minimum 4 years' experience in the quality control area
  • HACCP Certification
  • Communication Skills (written and verbal)
  • Computer Skills
    - Safety Chain knowledge is a preferred
  • Bilingual is preferred but not required
  • Knowledge & background in meat manufacturing operations is critical.
  • Areas of knowledge must include HACCP, specification adherence to incoming raw materials, brine mixing procedures, trimming, chilling, styling & packaging specs, packaging modified atmosphere characteristics, final box/package configuration and shelf-life
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma/GED required; College degree preferred.

EEO/Vets/Disabled

Created: 2024-09-05
Reference: 59801
Country: United States
State: Minnesota
City: Pipestone

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