Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Technical Services Superintendent to achieve Food Safety, and Quality Assurance objectives.

2. Expertise in development and management of HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE, Animal Handling and Welfare programs, 3 rd party audit company policies / procedures and government regulations that contribute to Food Safety.

3. Lead and mentor Food Safety team members.

4. Prepare and review daily and weekly plant information including: NR’s, microbial data and HACCP/SSOP trend indicators.

5. Implement corrective actions, special projects and microbial validation studies to achieve food safety objectives.

6. Strive for continuous improvement in Food Safety.

7. Manage and conduct monthly Animal Handling, HACCP, and Food Safety meetings. USDA meetings are conducted weekly

Skills:

1. Leadership

2. Quality and Work Standards

3. Coaching and Mentoring of Others

4. Problem Analysis

5. Delivery of results

6. Team Player

7. Oral & Written Communications

8. Strong Decision Making Skills

Experience and Requirements:

1. Thorough knowledge of SSOP, GMP, SAFE, Animal Handling and HACCP programs

2. Basic understanding of Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Plant Sanitation, Process Control, and Quality Assurance

3. Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs

4. Excellent problem analysis skills

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

6. Harvest floor experience preferred

7. Previous Managerial experience in Food Safety, or Quality Assurance is preferred

8. Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or related field and/or previous Quality Assurance or HACCP experience in food processing plant is preferred

9. PAACO and HACCP certifications preferred

EOE/Vets/Disability