Quality Assurance Supervisor

Summary

Under the direction of the FSQA Manager, this position is responsible for delivering food safety, quality assurance, and R&D services for a facility housing approximately 400 associates. This is a developmental position, and the employee must demonstrate, through experience, education, and performance, the ability to move up within Daily’s and Seaboard Foods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for quality and food safety accountability during all hours of operation.
• Responsible for the oversight, management, and development of approximately 8 FSQA technicians and 1 document coordinator.
• Review existing product specifications and standards, develop and implement various testing and sampling procedures, prepare related reports, and recommend solutions.
• Plan, coordinate and direct the quality assurance processes designed to ensure that all production is consistent with established procedures.
• Apply HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and other food safety-related programs.
• Facilitate training of technicians and supervisors to check for product compliance against product specifications.
• Interact with USDA inspectors on all levels concerning issues with plant policies, facilities, and programs.
• Ability to train, develop, and increase skill levels of FSQA technicians.
• Assist FSQA Manager with plant GMP, sanitation, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Assist FSQA Manager with resolving customer complaints including root cause analysis.
• Must adhere to Seaboard Foods Code of Conduct and Business Ethics Policy including the documentation and reporting responsibilities.
• All FSQA technicians are required to be certified as Responsible Users for Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures. Must always follow Daily’s LOTO Procedure.
• Train and supervise FSQA technicians in proper LOTO procedures.
• If there are any mechanical problems, or unsafe conditions, notify maintenance immediately.
• If the smell of ammonia is detected, notify safety department and maintenance immediately.
• Do not run at any time.
• Use proper PPE when required.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Education, Experience, Skills

• BA degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in quality and food safety in a supervisory role. Experience with meat processing is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), record-keeping, and the ability to develop procedures as needed.
• Ability to deal with changing objectives, deadlines, and priorities beyond one’s control as needed.
• Able to remain calm and unemotional under stress.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and train employees.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds intermittently and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to walk or stand for at least 75% of assigned shift.
• This is not an all-inclusive list. These requirements may change due to increased work responsibilities, changes to products, or changes to plant physical layout. For a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities, please see the FSWA Manager and request more information.
  
  

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in and tolerate a cold and wet environment.
  
  

WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work as scheduled. Or specific work schedule from 5 to 6 days a week.

At Daily’s, our mission is to bring excellence to the table. We are proud to live our core values every day.

• We put people first.
• We are committed to always doing the right thing.
• We champion change.
• We win through teamwork.
• We prioritize safety.
  
  

Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.