Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Schulenburg
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company
heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a
goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we
create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice
customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are
raised for food.SummaryOur Schulenburg, TX facility has a great
career opportunity for a strong and experienced Food Safety Quality
Assurance (FSQA) Manager. The FSQA Manager provides leadership,
direction, and execution of all plant food safety and quality
assurance functions to support the company's food safety and
quality goals and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Assures all products produced meet or exceed all customer,
regulatory and company requirements as they relate to food safety
and quality. Directs the plant FSQA department in selecting,
developing, and motivating FSQA team members to achieve
organizational goals. Acts as plant authority on all food safety
and quality matters. Maintains staff to assure product safety and
compliance to FSQA policy, specifications and procedures is always
maintained. Principal and Essential Duties &
ResponsibilitiesManages all activities of the FSQA department in a
manner which results in consistent food safety and quality results
as measured through various company reports for food safety,
quality, and regulatory mandates.Develops, documents, and
implements FSQA processes and procedures to ensure product safety
and quality is always monitored and maintained.Leads all FSQA and
regulatory efforts at the plant.Enforces the company's FSQA
standards as outlined in the plants HACCP, LCP, Salmonella/Campy
standards, specifications, quality manual and other programs.
Maintains the required documentation.Serves as the catalyst for
leading continuous improvement through technology and scientific
research to take the plants FSQA program(s) to the next
level.Provides leadership and is an active member of all project
teams to ensure FSQA concerns are addressed at assigned
plants.Maintains open communications with corporate QA, plant
management, sales, and marketing staffs to ensure each are aware of
any potential FSQA related concerns with product or product
requirements and specifications.Develops a professional working
relationship and acts as a plant liaison with USDA staff.Develops
staff through appropriate mentoring and continuing education
efforts. Ensures the company's FSQA programs are properly
communicated and plant associates have a working knowledge of the
programs through training and mentoring.Provides timely, accurate
and relevant data and analysis to plant and corporate management.Is
the leader for the use and analysis of digital FSQA content using
Safety Chain and other technical tools.Experience Requirements3 - 5
years
experience. Experience in a HACCP, QA, or food safety supervisory
role. Good analytical and both oral and written skills. Experience
in further processing may be required. Knowledge of poultry and
food processing principles. Understanding of management principles
and team concepts. General knowledge of plant functions, i.e.,
production, maintenance, warehouse, shipping, and sanitation. HACCP
certified and very strong HACCP and regulatory skills.Experience in
leading a food facility in GFSI compliance (BRC, SQF).Experience
and/or knowledge with digital databases and data collection (such
as Safety Chain, etc.). Minimum EducationBachelors degree or higher
in the area of poultry, meat or food science.Experience
PreferredPrevious experience as FSQA manager in poultry processing
environment. Some experience working with live
animals.Environmental Factors and Physical RequirementsPosition is
mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices
or buildings.When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily
consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic
grating surfaces.00May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to
100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May
handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed
to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db. May be exposed to all
chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and
use protective and safety equipment required for the job as
directed by the Company.Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity
/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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