QA SUPERVISOR - B shift

Position Title: Food Safety/ QA Supervisor

Department: Quality Assurance

Location: Greeley, CO Value Added Plant

Salary Class: Exempt

Purpose & Scope:

Reports directly to the QA Technical Services Manager and has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety, food safety, and quality goals as set forth by facility management. This position is responsible for the supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel, and oversee quality and food safety aspects of production.

Principle Responsibilities:

Meet and exceed quality and food safety goals set forth by plant management by leveraging advance engineering skillsets

Coordinates the activities of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team for implementation of quality and food safety programs (HACCP and SSOP) and procedures

Conducts investigations of plant Quality Assurance and Food Safety processes and suggests process improvements projects and tasks that to be completed

Participates in Operational Excellence project, meeting project team no less than twice per year

Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourages hourly team member’s ownership of all processes

Conduct microbial R&D testing.

Responsible for minimizing customer claims through engineering controls

Monitors product and procedures to assure company, customer and government specifications are met or surpassed and make corrective action

Coordinate and supervise pre-operation sanitation, examining and verifying the cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and facilities daily

Improve employee safety by identifying hazards and problem shooting solutions

Manages labor to a zero budget

Proactively looks for ways to reduce cost through the elimination of foreign material

Completes daily production plans by scheduling and assigning employees; accomplishing work results; prioritizing; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results on end of shift production summaries

Manages hourly employee’s timecards and vacation requests, ensuring accurate pay

Increases employee retention and maintains good working relationships with Production Supervision, USDA (meat), and all employees

Ensures food safety, human resources, and safety policies compliance by all production employees

Resolve problems and issues with products and employees as they arise

Communicate frequently with USDA inspectors regarding product, employees, safety, etc.

Ensure compliance to HACCP plan for all products

Establish and maintain shelf-life requirements, finished product specifications, leaker testing, formulation weights, temperatures, and other necessary standards

Direct, motivate, and monitor Q.A. employees. Conduct interviews and hire new employees; evaluate performance of current employees

Conduct sampling of finished product and raw materials for bacteria

Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees

Ensure completion of all QA duties

Test new equipment for quality aspects

Other assigned duties

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred (Food Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Food engineer, or related field)

Experience: Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of QA and production jobs, and in supervisory positions.

Special Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally

Bilingual skills helpful

Capable of independent decision making

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent conflict resolution skills

Demonstrates integrity and fairness

Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations

Desire for continuous improvement

Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others

Basic computer knowledge required

Good organizational skills

Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required

Good attendance and safety records

Work Environment:

The work environment may include cold and/or hot temperatures, fast-paced setting, and exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives. Can further include slippery floors and loud noises.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

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 $65K-$81,798K

Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s 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.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability

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