Principle Responsibilities:

　　Meet and exceed quality and food safety goals set forth by plant management by leveraging advance engineering skillsets

　　Coordinates the activities of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team for implementation of quality and food safety programs (HACCP and SSOP) and procedures

　　Conducts investigations of plant Quality Assurance and Food Safety processes and suggests process improvements projects and tasks that to be completed

　　Participates in Operational Excellence project, meeting project team no less than twice per year

　　Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourages hourly team member’s ownership of all processes

　　Conduct microbial R&D testing.

　　Responsible for minimizing customer claims through engineering controls

　　Monitors product and procedures to assure company, customer and government specifications are met or surpassed and make corrective action

　　Coordinate and supervise pre-operation sanitation, examining and verifying the cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and facilities daily

　　Improve employee safety by identifying hazards and problem shooting solutions

　　Manages labor to a zero budget

　　Proactively looks for ways to reduce cost through the elimination of foreign material

　　Completes daily production plans by scheduling and assigning employees; accomplishing work results; prioritizing; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results on end of shift production summaries

　　Manages hourly employee’s timecards and vacation requests, ensuring accurate pay

　　Increases employee retention and maintains good working relationships with Production Supervision, USDA (meat), and all employees

　　Ensures food safety, human resources, and safety policies compliance by all production employees

　　Resolve problems and issues with products and employees as they arise

　　Communicate frequently with USDA inspectors regarding product, employees, safety, etc.

　　Ensure compliance to HACCP plan for all products

　　Establish and maintain shelf-life requirements, finished product specifications, leaker testing, formulation weights, temperatures, and other necessary standards

　　Direct, motivate, and monitor Q.A. employees. Conduct interviews and hire new employees; evaluate performance of current employees

　　Conduct sampling of finished product and raw materials for bacteria

　　Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees

　　Ensure completion of all QA duties

　　Test new equipment for quality aspects

　　Other assigned duties

　　Working Conditions:

　　Production setting

　　Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives

　　Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises

　　High level of interaction with other departments and employees

　　40+ hours per week, occasionally on weekends

　　Requirements:

　　Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred (Food Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Food engineer, or related field)

　　Experience: Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of QA and production jobs, and in supervisory positions.

　　Special Skills:

　　Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally

　　Bilingual skills preferred

　　Capable of independent decision making

　　Ability to manage multiple priorities

　　Excellent conflict resolution skills

　　Demonstrates integrity and fairness

　　Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations

　　Desire for continuous improvement

　　Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others

　　Basic computer knowledge required

　　Good organizational skills

　　Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required

　　Good attendance and safety records

　　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 $58,800- $68,000

　　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/VET/Disabled