Food Safety & Quality Manager

Position Summary:

The Quality Manager reports to the FSQ Director and is responsible for the companies Quality system in multiple facilities and other duties as assigned. Must bring experience with quality systems, USDA/FSMA regulations and customer requirements. Maintains work station and also functions throughout the companies several operation plants.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees the quality system within multiple facilities - HACCP plan, CCP's, electronic checks, deviation logs, and other plant specific programs.
• Ensures the facilities are in compliance with all relevant regulations and all the rules are followed.
• Tracks batching compliance for ground beefs items.
• Cultivates a positive working relationship with the USDA officials, maintenance, production workers, plant leaders and outside partners.
• Performs monthly pest control reviews, conducts daily walkthroughs of the facilities and reviews paperwork daily.
• Participates in meetings, audits and customer visits as needed.
• Reacts to trending data to drive continuous improvement.
• Leads investigations and makes educated decisions on any non-conforming products.
• Manages item set up.
• Completes internal audits of facilities.
• Enter information into PHIS as needed in a timely manner - APM incidents and NR responses.
• Meets regularly with FSQ Director to review activities and results.
• Conducts ongoing communication with technicians and maintains "how-to's" for department.
• Responds to requests from plants and FSQ in a timely and quality manner.
• Takes an active approach to work safe and meet safety goals established by the company.
• Conducts mock recalls according to a pre-determined schedule.
• Lead investigation for customer complaints.
• Ensure preventative measures are tracked and remain in place.
• Complete product inspections as needed.
• Organize and lead tech monthly meetings.
• Report on weekly tasks as assigned by Quality Director - electronic check compliance, batching, preventative measures, sampling data.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Must be able to work flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
• Experience with quality systems and USDA/FDA governed establishments.
• Professional communication skills are essential.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Education: Bachelor of Science preferred

Required Skills:

• Proficient computer skills.
• Strict adherence to company philosophy and mission statement.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication at all personnel levels.
• Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently. 

Preferred Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill and/or ability required or preferred. 

Environmental Conditions:

Cold temperature controlled facilities

Work Schedule:

2:00pm - 11:00pm. Approximately 1 Saturday a month.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

2:00pm - 11:00pm. Approximately 1 Saturday per month.