fsqa manager

3 weeks ago

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States JBS USA Full time
FSQA ManagerPurpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a FSQA Manager to join our Council Bluffs, IA team This goal of this position is to maintain product integrity and food safety within the plant.Implement all government directives, regulations, and polices on a plant-wide basis.This person will also oversee all production of consumer ready meat products and ensure that all packages meet customer specifications. Responsibilities:
  • Maintain product integrity and food safety within theplant
  • Runfood safety &quality control areasand delegate tasks within the areas
  • Organize and train all people within the quality assurance area
  • Implementgovernment 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 writefood safety &quality control programs to be implemented plant and company wide
  • 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 better ways to produce products
  • Oversee all raw material claims and product/ingredient receiving
  • Evaluate sanitation and pest & rodent contractors 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
  • Work tasks fluctuatedependingon the direction of government officials, plant conditions, and business objectives
  • 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
  • Review & correspond with customers when complaints are received and provide customers with corrective and preventative actions when needed
  • Other duties as assigned Qualifications:
    • B.S. in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science or related science discipline preferred
    • College experience beneficial to develop writing skills and animal science knowledge
    • Minimum 5-7 yearsofexperience in the quality control area
    • HACCP certification
    • Frequentlyrequired to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle/feel items, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear.
    • Office and plant setting: the plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold (non-weather related), and working near moving mechanical parts
    • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
    • Knowledge, background and expertise in pork 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
    • Supervisory skills; good interpersonal relations;ableto handle conflict.
    • Good verbal and written communication skills.
    • Team player with leadership skills
    • Experience in leading groups ofFSQAemployees, including setting team and individual objectives, managing individual and team performance and building a team approach to problem solving
    • Outstanding communication skills in order to lead, engage and motivate individuals and/or teams.
    • Strong proficiency with personal computer software with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and multiple applications required.
    • Detail oriented and strong analytical skills
    • Highly organized
    • Spanish/English bilingual desired
    • Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
    • As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.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 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. About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity EOE/Vets/Disability

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