Beef Modernization Supervisor

Greater Omaha Packing • Omaha, NE

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This individual will coordinate and supervise all Beef Modernization Sorters required to implement a modernized approach of tissue presentation and preparation from traditional beef slaughter post-mortem inspection done by USDA- FSIS. Resolve problems and issues with staffing and employees as they arise. Communicate frequently with USDA-FSIS inspection personnel regarding final carcass disposition and other issues as needed. Assist QC Supervisor with supervision of QC technicians as needed to support FSQA department duties.

Requirements

• S. in Animal Science, Meat Science or related science discipline preferred.
• Understanding of harvest floor operations with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in packing industry or working on beef harvest floor.
• Harvest floor knife skills and experience.
• Knowledge of USDA -FSIS online procedures and decision-making processes.
• Understanding of bovine anatomy, physiology and common pathologies.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SSOP, GMP and Animal handling programs.
• HACCP certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of Food safety, microbiology, sanitation and other Quality assurance responsibilities.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and other applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other department/area supervisors and in-plant USDA personnel.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written and/or verbal form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to mine, analyze, prepare and present food safety data.
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in software such as, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and prestige.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility.
• Knife work is required and will include continuous repetitive hand motions: gripping, pinching, and grasping.
• Must be able to stand on concrete or elevated platforms for 8 to 10 hours per day.
• The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear taste and smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Be able to speak on the phone, make field visits to industrial areas when necessary.
• Generally, Ten (10) or more hours/day as scheduled by management.
• Normally Monday through Friday as scheduled and weekends if necessary.
• Ability to flex hours to meet the needs of the business.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish/English bilingual desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Educate and train on-line sorting personnel on bovine anatomy, physiology, pathology and contamination.
• Lead and develop Sorter teams understanding of conditions/diseases requiring a carcass and its part be held for USDA Public Health Veterinarian disposition.
• Audit and evaluate Sorter personnel to ensure all procedures and decisions are aligned with GOP sorting procedure.
• Execute knife cuts on the harvest floor with a straight knife, applying sound judgment regarding pathology, product presentation, and compliance with sanitary dressing standards.
• Assist in conducting staff meetings as needed to address department changes or concerns.
• Assist QC supervisors with other FSQA departmental duties as needed.
• Assist with supervision of pre-operational inspections and production set up.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees