Quality Assurance and Sanitation Manager

Job Summary:

Home Place Pastures is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance and Sanitation Manager to oversee key aspects of production operations, including sanitation, quality assurance, and various phases of the processing lifecycle. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with industry regulations, maintaining high-quality standards, and fostering a clean and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Sanitation

• Oversee and manage the sanitation team to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant production environment. This position will require hands-on sanitation work for the foreseeable future.
• Ensure work is done according to company Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP).
• Complete necessary paperwork and communicate any issues to Plant Manager

Quality Assurance

• Implement regular quality control procedures to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Perform routine inspections and testing of products, materials, and equipment to maintain high-quality output.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Harvesting & Butchering

• Use established company proficiency standards to ensure proper handling, butchering, and labeling techniques during the harvesting and butchering phases.
• Ensure that company core principles of Safety, Quality, and Productivity are being followed by our floor teams at all times
• Complete regular quality checks on harvest floor to ensure carcass are meeting company HACCP plan and sanitation requirements before entering chilling cooler.

Packaging & Labeling

• Oversee packaging and labeling processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to brand and regulatory standards.
• Conduct audits to verify labeling information aligns with product specifications.

Inventory/Cycle Counting

• Manage inventory cycle counts to maintain accuracy and ensure physical inventory levels align with inventory system numbers.
• Reconcile discrepancies and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
• Ensure production lots, harvest lots , and inventory are accurate at all times. Reconcile discrepancies and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.

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Carcass Testing

• Complete regular food safety tests for carcasses and finished products, and ensure samples and labeled and packed appropriately before sending to lab.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute for education.
• 3 years of experience in quality assurance, sanitation, or food production management.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, including USDA and HACCP guidelines.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in inventory management and quality control systems.
• Ability to work Monday – Friday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, with flexibility as needed.

Benefits:

• 52k base starting salary- experience taken into consideration for job offer
• Comprehensive benefits package:
• 3% cash match 401k
• 12 days PTO initially with 4 additional paid Holidays
• 30% employee discount for all Home Place products
• Access to company healthcare plan- company pays 25% of premium for employee (not dependents)- percentage covered by company increases with time worked.
• Performance based incentive programs
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, and to take a pivotal leadership role in a quickly growing small business- working directly with the CEO and Plant Manager.

To Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience to Duke@homeplacepastures.com

Join our team and contribute to a company committed to producing local, ethical, and top quality meat for our community!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Como, MS 38619 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Como, MS 38619: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000