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with the USDA, maintenance, production, plant management and contracted service providers. Mentors and coaches plant personnel as a form of training and continuous improvement. Will be directly involved with corrective action and preventive measure activities. Will play a significant role in new product development, validation and implementation. Complete projects for progression or as assigned by the QA Director with minimal supervision. Troubleshoot technical issues related to food safety and quality. Oversee pre-operational sanitation inspection. Complete and develop reports using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point). Initiate USDA Sketch approvals involving animal production and product quality claims. Delegate tasks to QA Techs and follow-up to ensure that they have been properly completed. Manage QA Tech scheduling including personal time off and unscheduled absences. *Education / Training* High school diploma or GED required Basic Reading, Writing and Math skills Food Science degree preferred SQF Practitioner *Related Experience/Requirements* Minimum 5 yrs of experience in food safety and/or food science. *Qualifications* Knowledge of retail meat cuts and product specifications, food safety and quality training, Basic computer literacy Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in quality assurance, and food safety management systems, meat and poultry HACCP and SQF Practitioner certification is desired. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person Experience: * SQF Practitioner: 3 years (Required) * Food Safety Supervisor: 3 years (Required) Work Location: In person