QA/FOOD SAFETY SUPERINTENDENT

Description

Position Overview

• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures pertaining to all plant-wide food safety related activities. Ensure compliance to all FSIS, corporate and plant quality policies, procedures and requirements.
• Provide leadership in the initiation of root cause analysis, corrective action and preventive action.

Roles and Responsibilities

• HACCP monitoring and verification.
• Update SOPs and forms as necessary from HACCP reassessments, program changes, etc.
• Perform food safety assessments.
• Provide production support, decision making for food safety/quality issues.
• Prepare for audits (customer, BRC, etc).
• Supports process and practices necessary to improve the food safety.
• Leads and directs the work of the Slaughter Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisors.
• Provides functional, technical, and process leadership to the team.
• Ensuring that all process owners and Supervisors develop and maintain their part of the food safety management system.
• Ensure that FSIS and corporate requirements and expectations are being met or exceed expectations.
• Develop strategic plans to achieve goals and targets within deadlines.
• Promoting food safety achievements and performance.
• Maintaining constant awareness of food safety standards.
• Bringing together Production and Quality Assurance staff and driving the group to formulate and agree on comprehensive food safety procedures.
• Ensure that audits, procedures, and SOPs are properly understood, carried out, and evaluated and modifications made as necessary.
• Pinpointing food safety related training needs.
• Humane Handling facilitator.

Requirements

• Perform audit verifications.
• Conduct/ensure CCP and prerequisite program training.
• SOP verification.
• Provide reports and feedback to top managers on the effectiveness and suitability of the food safety systems.
• Review documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Follow up on corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Suggest and implement changes in the working conditions and use of equipment to increase food safety.
• Prompt investigation and distribution of details of presumptive positives.
• Liaison between plant and USDA.
• Interface with other departments to develop a strong food safety awareness culture.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): eligible after the 1st day of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base salary range of $67,305 - $87,465
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control ACT requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE, including disability/vets