Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Pork International, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance professional in our West Point, Nebraska plant. We are a family-owned business on the cutting edge of product development and innovations in technology, and we’re looking for the right person to bring us to the next level!

Position is responsible for overseeing the food safety and quality programs within the plant. This role has the overall accountability of ensuring the applicable food safety and quality programs are fully implemented and documented to ensure USDA regulatory compliance and the production of safe and wholesome products.

Quality, Food Safety Verification and Compliance

• Verifies that all Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Regulatory programs are functioning as designed, being followed and correctly documented – thus ensuring the facility has the requirements to prove the products being produced are safe, wholesome and meet Quality Pork International’s (and/or customer) quality specifications.
• Investigates product/process failure, determines the root cause and takes prompt corrective actions; while minimizing product exposure and production down time.
• Demonstrates practical knowledge of all applicable QA and Food Safety programs and applies them throughout daily responsibilities to make sound decisions and execute food safety & quality oversight.
• Develops and fosters a strong working relationship with plant management, production employees and the USDA.
• Continues to ensure SQF procedures and certifications.

Food Safety and Quality Improvement

• Ensures HACCP, SSOP, process and product quality specification success by working with QA staff members and Operations to drive continuous improvement of product through attention to process details, product specifications and production department programs.

Sanitation

· Conducts operational and pre-operational sanitation inspections, including micro sampling, inspection of cleanliness of equipment to verify the effectiveness of sanitation activities. The duties may include regular completion of Food Safety, CCP and sanitation paperwork that should ultimately result in no FS deviations. Conducts FMP and Sanitation audits as directed with documented corrective actions and follow-up, as necessary.

• Investigates and takes action in response to negative micro and Shelf-Life data to drive improvement..

Supervisory skills:

Responsible for managing the work assignments and the training of quality assurance staff members.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience in food safety or quality assurance; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in RTE plant highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of meat processing, preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of USDA, HACCP, and SSOP requirements.
• SQF or BRCGS Certified Expert, preferred.
• Ability to uphold regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Knowledge of Database software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet and Word Processing software preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills.
• May be required to work extended hours and some Saturdays.
• Ability to work well with others in dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent benefit package to include group health, dental, disability, accident, vision, and life insurance. 401k plan with match, PTO plan, company loans and much more!

Salary offered commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's

Experience:

• Quality Assurance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person at 126 W. Grant Street West Point, NE

Salary : $76,508 - $80,606