What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Supervisor position at Prestage?
General:
Prestage is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor to join our team. As a Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the food safety and quality standards of our pork processing facility. You will work to ensure that all products are manufactured in compliance with industry regulations, customer requirements, and company standards. This position reports to the Assistant VP of Technical Services and requires a Monday to Friday, day shift schedule, with the flexibility to work early shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Specific Duties / Responsibilities:
- Ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), USDA regulations, and customer requirements.
- Provide guidance and support in the development and enforcement of food safety procedures and best practices.
- Supervise and lead a team of QA technicians responsible for quality control throughout the entire pork processing process, from incoming to shipment.
- Act as a backup for the Assistant VP of Technical Services and technicians in their absence.
- Deliver comprehensive training on GMPs, HACCP, SSOP, and USDA regulations to plant personnel designees.
- Conduct regular audits of work practices, environments, and procedures to identify food safety risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with operations to ensure thorough quality inspection of existing and new equipment and processes.
- Participate in food safety incident investigations and provide recommendations for solutions and process improvements.
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required, further education in a technical field is preferred, but not required.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a quality role, preferably in a pork processing operation.
Skills/Abilities/Attributes:
- Proven leadership experience in an industrial environment, with preference given to those with pork processing experience.
- Experience in conducting internal and external audit procedures.
- In-depth knowledge of USDA food safety regulations and quality systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- HACCP certification
- SQF certification
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work safely in a hot, cold, and wet environment with temperatures ranging from 35-40°F / 100°F.
- Ability to lift and move up to 35 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Capability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and stoop for extended periods (up to 10 hours per shift).
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
