POSITION: FOOD SAFTEY/HACCP SUPERINTENDENTHours :Flexible as needed and/or requiredResponsibilities & Expectations :
Expertise in development and management of HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE, SRM Animal Handling and Welfare programs, 3 rd party audit company policies / procedures and government regulations that contribute to Food Safety.
Organizes and coordinates the activities of the Food Safety team to meet and exceed food safety goals by levering engineering skillsets
Conducts investigations of plant Food Safety processes and ensures process improvements projects and tasks are completed
Organizes and coordinates the activities of the Food Safety team for implementation of quality and food safety programs (HACCP and SSOP) and procedures
Manages and mentors the Food Safety team.
Proactively looks for ways to reduce cost through the elimination of foreign material
Manage special projects as assigned by QA manager.
Monitor activities to ensure team member safety and accurately report any unsafe acts to prevent workplace safety incidents. Coordinate with site safety team for annual LOTO training
Communicates programs and procedures to FSQA and other plant team members by performing in-class and hands-on training
Maintains good communication and working relationships with the FSQA team, site Operations team and USDA personnel. Ensuring that all USDA regulations are being followed
Facilitates 3rd party or customer audits with the QA Manager.
Interfaces with facility team to assist in problem solving using Root cause analyses when investigating daily personnel and processing incidents
Ensures the customer quality programs meet or exceed the customer requirements
Communicates issues to site management team to ensure the plant is complying with customer specifications
Complete additional tasks as directed by QA Manager
Qualifications :
Preferably Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or similar field (Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Food engineer, or related field) or in plant experience
Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of QA and production jobs, and in supervisory positions.
Harvest floor experience preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally
Capable of independent decision making
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations
Basic computer knowledge required
Good organizational skills
Good attendance and safety records
We are an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disabled