Technical Services Manager

Description

• Maintain product integrity and food safety within the plant
• Run quality control area and delegate tasks within the area
• Organize and train all people within the quality assurance area
• Implement government 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 write 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 procedures
• Knowledge background and expertise in meat operations is critical. Areas of knowledge must include HACCP specification adherence to incoming raw materials brine mixing procedures ingredient and allergen control trimming chilling styling & packaging specs packaging modified atmosphere characteristics final box/package configuration and shelflife
• 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 fluctuate demanding on 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 3^rd 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
• Work closely with operations to ensure regulatory compliance customer specifications and performance metrics are maintained

• Responsible for maintaining the facility audit ready at any given time in more specific terms: customer audits BRC USDA/FDA/FSIS and Organic audit.

• Conduct walk through inspections and meetings in a cooled environment
• Fast paced environment
• Exposure to various chemicals machinery and knives
• Slippery floors extreme temperatures and loud noises
• Assist with directing inventory assistants with deliveries when necessary (pallet jack work)
• Schedule MF and weekends when needed

• 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 57 years experience in the quality control area
• HACCP certification
• Retail Ready/Case Ready experience preferred

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Statistical/Math background
• Basic computer skills
• Strong Math skills
• Ability to review and analyze large amounts of data and identify trends.
• Knowledge background and expertise in case ready operations is critical. Areas of knowledge must include HACCP specification adherence to incoming raw materials trimming chilling styling & packaging specs packaging modified atmosphere characteristics final box/package configuration and shelflife.

• 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): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $92917$125438
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Companys annual bonus plan the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
• Career Development: Our Company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.