FSQA Manager

Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, a family-owned company established over 75 years and specialized in the processing and marketing of veal, beef, and lamb products, is looking for FSQA Manager.

Our Commitment:

At Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, we are committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment. We empower our employees with challenging opportunities, ongoing professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the success of our North American operations.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of retail meat cuts and product specifications, food safety and quality training, Microsoft Office, basic computer literacy and strong written and verbal communication skills. Completion of a meat cutting apprenticeship with Journeymen experience is desired. Experience in quality assurance, and food safety management systems, meat and poultry HACCP and SQF Practitioner. This role will report to the QA Director. Backup for this role is the QA Manager.

Description:

The FSQA Manager will manage, document, and represent the Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) at our rapidly growing meat company. This person will schedule and conduct/supervise facility, programs, and product auditing, verification and internal auditing, and coordinate third-party audits of vendor facilities and live animal production partners. This role will also draft program documents, manage product specifications, product labels, and general FSQ documentation. The position backup is the FSQA Director.

Description:

Track and trend all FSQ issues identified through various channels, including audits, operations feedback, and/or customer support reporting

Determine and implement corrective actions and preventative measures to address program deviations, audit findings, customer feedback and/or unforeseen events

Manage product specifications and use internal resources to continually improve process and information accessibility

Participating as subject matter expert in New Product Development and Launch process

Develop, Implement, and Maintain Product and Supplier information systems

Schedule finished product audits at third party lab, evaluate audit data, and communicate findings with Sales, Procurement and Suppliers

Maintain the required facility and product approval documentation for all current and new suppliers

Coordinate closely with third-party auditors to schedule and attend audits of supplier facilities

Develop, conduct and oversee production facility food safety and quality audits

Present audit findings and corrective actions to Senior management

Train production facility staff to assess product quality and safety during packing

Participate in and learn from mock recalls

Ensure effective employee orientation (GMPs, HACCP and general policies and expectations)

All other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

5+ years' experience in meat and/or poultry processing

3+ years' experience in Quality Assurance Management

HACCP certification required, working experience with red meat, pork, and/or poultry

Proficiency in developing Food Safety and Quality programs

Experience writing and interpreting red meat specifications required; beef, pork, poultry and lamb specifications preferred

Experience conducting and interpreting product quality audits

Experience conducting and interpreting third-party facility audits

Deep working knowledge of product lotting, identity preservation and traceability

Proficiency in product and process data management

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education/Training:

High School graduate or GED required

Bachelor's degree in food science preferred

Basic Reading, Writing and Math skills

SQF certified practitioner required

Related Experience/Requirements:

3-5 years' experience in meat and/or poultry manufacturing

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Job requires workers to lift up to 60 lbs. must be able to: sit long periods of time, step, climb, balance, squat, kneel, bend and reach above shoulders as needed.

Refrigerated environment

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90, $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person