FSQ Supervisor - All shifts

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Alpena, SD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The FSQ Supervisor is responsible for testing the moisture, water activity, and fat analysis on all samples taken, ensuring that our product meets standards set by our company and regulating authorities. This role also involves planning, coordinating, and evaluating facility quality systems functions as they relate to achieving Quality and Food Safety objectives, which may include conducting audit/training sessions. Supervisory responsibilities include developing the duties and directing the activities of QA staff, as well as following up on the quality, quantity, and accuracy of their work. This position will contribute to the plant's continual improvement effort and carry out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
3 years of Quality Assurance experience in the food industry plus prior supervisory experience in Food Industry.
Proven understanding of food safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
Demonstrated professionalism, effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, prioritization, attention to detail, and employee motivational skills.
Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of cost accounting.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Earplugs, Hairnets, Beard-nets, Protective eyewear, Slip resistant footwear.
Stand and Walk Constantly.
Must be able to lift 50#.
Will enter production environment where team members are exposed to moderate cold (35-55 degrees) and loud noise levels.
BS Degree preferred.
A High School Diploma or GED is equivalent to two years of experience.
An Associate’s Degree or higher can be taken into consideration for 2 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree (or equivalent).
Knowledge in meat processing, food processing or related field are helpful.
Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of successful supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Education focused in Food Biology or Microbiology.

Responsibilities

Assist FSQ Manager to ensure all local, state, and federal regulatory issues are identified and adhered to.
Fulfill product exporting requirements.
Work with agency personnel and respond to issues in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 417 – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems.
Ensure compliance with 9 CRFR, Chapter III, Part 416 – Sanitation.
Process Control and Laboratory: Ensure specification data base accuracy.
Net weight monitoring, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.
Consumer complaint investigation, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.
Monitor Return-to-Vendor (RTV) items, investigate issues, determine disposition, and follow up with corrective action, record keeping, and reporting.
Defective material investigation, corrective actions, record keeping and reporting.
Ensure compliance with raw material and supply, and final product Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) standards.
Monitor and manage Quality Systems Laboratory capable of conducting chemical testing of in process and finished products and required by corporate Food Safety and Quality objectives.
Audit operational records for content and accuracy.
Compile, store, and retrieve Production/Quality data, including process monitoring, testing, verification, and corrective action.
Assist FSQ Manager and SQF Practitioner with SQF implementation and communication to ensure objectives are met and certification is maintained.
Successfully complete the SQF training course and participate in the internal QMS audit program.
Assist FSQ Manager with product research and development projects to ensure test objectives are met and new products are implemented smoothly during scale up.
Ability to perform activities of workers supervised.
Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes; team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good work place conditions, productive work, etc.
Communicate with USDA/FSIS concerning regulatory issues.
Supervise, direct and instruct Team Members.
Monitor Unsafe Behavior.
Follow all OSHA Guidelines.
Follow Food Safety Guidelines.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Build and support a culture at LSI which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
Must Demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome Character.
Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and out-side) the assigned department.
Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.
Encourage team member initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort and achievement.
Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of LSI.
Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.
Ability to collaborate with remote team members and work as part of a team.
Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related-problems.
Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company pre-requisite programs, SOP’S and SSOP’s.
Ensure that all team members are adequately and properly trained in safety, sanitation procedures, chemical handling and GMP’s, etc.
Enforce all safety rules and company policies.
Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members.
Implement and monitor training for new hires and continuing training of current team members.
Maintain attendance records, counsel team members with poor attendance, and follow up with coaching/discipline as appropriate.
Appraise work performance: conduct appropriate reviews for team members; give coaching/discipline as appropriate in a consistent and timely manner.
Review, correct, and approve timekeeping tool to ensure team members are paid correctly each pay period.
Provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety procedures.