Technical Services Manager

Technical Service Manager

Department: Technical ServicesReports To: Divisional Food Safety/ Safety Manager

FLSA Status: Salary ExemptPositions Supervised: None

Work Schedule: VariesLocation: United States

Job Status: Full TimeAmount of Travel Required: 75%

POSITION SUMMARY[1]

This position is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Food Safety & Safety programs within multiple USDA and FDA facilities across a geographic area while effectively promoting the mission and values of Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. to achieve strategic company goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Establish and maintain relationships within facilities by working cooperatively with PSSI employees, facility personnel, and regulatory agencies.
• Creating, implementing, and maintaining all Food Safety and Safety policies, procedures, and documents to ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Support facility and local PSSI team by playing an active role in third-party audits and assessments by regulatory agencies.
• Uphold service standards by conducting routine facility visits and performing internal assessments to verify adherence to policies and procedures.
• Verify compliance to all internal, customer, third-party auditing, and regulatory requirements including but not limited to EEOC, OSHA, FDA, Homeland Security, EPA and USDA.
• Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.
• Actively participate in the development and execution of action plans within each facility.
• Raise the profile of food safety and safety by conducting on-going training at each facility to ensure each are imbedded in the culture.
• Provide technical assistance and support in the handling of escalating issues surrounding food safety and safety.
• Drive company-wide Food Safety and Safety continuous improvement projects or initiatives within the facility.
• Support PSSI management teams in meeting goals and objectives surrounding Food Safety and Safety.
• Plan and coordinate Food Safety and Safety efforts in support of companys growth by conducting initial Hazard Assessments and Food Safety Assessments while playing an active role in the start-up process of new business.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally. Tailors communication style and content to the audience.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Associates or Bachelors degree preferred or 5 years in sanitation/food processing industry

Computer Skills

Requires strong computer skills associated with Microsoft Office and basic skills required to learn new programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Site environment usually during 2nd or 3rd Shifts which are cold, hold, wet, and dry.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. PSSI is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. PSSI will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If an employee requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

[1] DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.