Quality Assurance Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager is responsible for leading all food safety quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs at a beef slaughter facility. This role ensures that all products are produced in accordance with USDA-FSIS regulations customer specifications and industry best practices. The manager oversees the development implementation and verification of HACCP SSOPs and prerequisite programs; directs daily QA activities; and drives continuous improvement in food safety systems product quality and employee training.

The position serves as the primary liaison with USDA-FSIS customers and third-party auditors; and leads cross-functional teams to resolve non-conformances and maintain audit-ready status. The FSQA Manager also mentors and develops the QA team ensuring strong technical competencies and a culture of food safety throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Update maintain and implement pertinent regulatory documents programs and records and quality assurance files.
• Serve as a liaison to government agencies audits and USDA inspectors.
• Communicate and work with customers suppliers and third-party auditors.
• Enforce and monitor quality food safety and GFSI programs.
• Implement and lead a robust animal welfare program.
• Work with plant management and customers to successfully resolve customer concerns involving food safety and/or quality.
• Confer with management customers and other representatives in the planning scheduling coordinating and enforcing the quality assurance/food safety programs.
• Analyze and interpret food safety data.
• Provide leadership for the Quality Assurance department.
• Participate in third-party customer and regulatory audits ensuring readiness at all times.
• Oversee QA team staffing scheduling training development and performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations Maintenance Procurement HR and Safety to ensure full facility compliance.
• Periodically review all HACCP SSOP pre-requisite programs to assure regulatory compliance and identify trends and process variations.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in the following disciplines: Biology Microbiology Food Science Animal Science or other biological sciences. Bachelors degree in other areas will be considered.
• 3 years of experience in the meat industry at a supervisory level.
• Knowledge in the operation of beef slaughter fabrication and animal welfare.
• HACCP certified and demonstrated solid understanding of HACCP GMP SSOPs product labeling and GFSI audit schemes.
• Detailed and practical knowledge in plant sanitation practices.
• Working knowledge of microbiology aseptic sampling technique sampling plans and laboratory practices.
• Practical knowledge of FSIS regulations.
• Must be able to utilize universal computer software.
• Must be proficient in reading writing and communicating in English

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

• Complex problem-solving skills such as identifying root causes and developing and implementing solutions.
• Critical thinking skills including but not limited to logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with all levels of any organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate issues and resolutions to all levels of the organization.
• Organized with the ability to multitask prioritize and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic cross-functional teamwork environment.
• Commitment to demonstrating the highest standard of ethical conduct and integrity; a willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development.
• Professionally represents the Company advances its values and contributes to a high performing culture and positive work environment for all employees regardless of division/department.

Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability whorequire a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Green Bay Dressed Beef LLC (Acme Street) an American Foods Group company is a privately held beef harvest facility located in Green Bay WI. This facility employs over 1000 employees and and harvests on average 3 million pounds of beef per day. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health and Wellness Clinic Health Dental Vision Life Insurance Flex Spending Accounts Voluntary Benefits PTO 401k Short Term Disability Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program Discount Meat Purchase Program and more!

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