Quality Assurance Supervisor

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.

• 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.