Food Safety & Quality Manager

Wolverine Packing Co•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager reports to the FSQ Director and is responsible for the company’s quality system across multiple facilities, along with other duties as assigned. The role requires experience with quality systems, USDA/FSMA regulations, and customer requirements. The manager maintains a workstation and works throughout the company’s operating plants. The position operates in cold, temperature-controlled facilities. The schedule is 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with approximately one Saturday per month; the role requires a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays. The job description states that employment is at will and that duties may be modified or supplemented as needed.

Requirements

Experience with quality systems and USDA/FDA-governed establishments.
Professional communication skills, including strong written and oral communication.
Proficient computer skills.
Strict adherence to the company philosophy and mission statement.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all personnel levels.
Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Ability to perform the essential duties proficiently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee quality systems across multiple facilities, including HACCP plans, CCPs, electronic checks, deviation logs, and other plant-specific programs.
Ensure facilities comply with relevant regulations and applicable rules.
Track batching compliance for ground beef items.
Maintain positive working relationships with USDA officials, maintenance, production workers, plant leaders, and outside partners.
Perform monthly pest-control reviews, conduct daily facility walkthroughs, and review paperwork daily.
Participate in meetings, audits, and customer visits as needed.
Use trending data to drive continuous improvement.
Lead investigations and make decisions regarding non-conforming products.
Manage item setup.
Complete internal facility audits.
Enter information into PHIS as needed and in a timely manner, including APM incidents and NR responses.
Meet regularly with the FSQ Director to review activities and results.
Communicate with technicians and maintain departmental how-to documentation.
Respond to plant and FSQ requests in a timely and professional manner.
Take an active approach to working safely and meeting company safety goals.
Conduct mock recalls according to a predetermined schedule.
Lead investigations of customer complaints and ensure preventative measures are tracked and remain in place.
Complete product inspections as needed.
Organize and lead monthly technician meetings.
Report on weekly tasks as assigned by the Quality Director, including electronic-check compliance, batching, preventative measures, and sampling data.