JDP is seeking an FSQA Manager in Sioux City, IA area! The qualified candidate will establish and implement FSQA programs.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effective management of FSQA technicians, FSQA Supervisors and NSIS in a Pork Harvesting (kill /cut) facility.
• Develop, manage, train, and supervise all plant FSQA and NSIS hourly staff promoting both individual and team success.
• Provide necessary technical resources to all department managers, report all quality deviations to appropriate facility personnel
• Leads and monitors the food safety and quality assurance programs.
• Communicate with operations management, purchasing and /or raw material suppliers, regarding product quality deviations and supplier audit information
• Provide guidance to supervisors regarding all product dispositions.
• Investigate all quality complaints, document, and implement both corrective and preventative actions.
• Perform and/or oversee HACCP and GMP audits of the process as well as employee training in these areas in conjunction with the HACCP manager.
• Prioritize supervisory tasks regarding customer focus and USDA concerns.
• Work with operations to ensure products on hold are released timely.
• Ability to participate in cross-functional management teams
• Act as USDA facility contact
• Prepare for and participate as needed in third party customer audits
• Direct reports include: All FSQA Department Technicians, FSQA Supervisors and NSIS.
• Indirect reports may include Lab Technicians, Sanitation and Production labor force.
• May at times fill in for Director of FSQA or FS Regulatory Manager.
• Aid in R&D projects with quality issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 4 years experience in the meat industry
• Previous management experience preferred