FSQA Senior Manager

WESTERN SMOKEHOUSE PARTNERS•Mexico, MO

About The Position

Join the TEAM at Western Smokehouse Partners! We’re more than just a leader in the better-for-you meat snack industry-we’re a team driven by quality, innovation and a passion for great meat sticks and jerky. With seven facilities across four states, we’re setting the standard in excellence for our co-manufacturing and private label customers. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for highly motivated individuals who want to be part of an industry-leading company that values contribution, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are currently looking for a Senior FSQA Manager! The FSQA department is one of the most mission critical departments in the company, ensuring we meet our commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality, service, and overall value in the meat snack industry. The Sr. FSQA Manager helps lead the FSQA function of all five plants in conjunction with the FSQA Director, as well as developing the strategy and vision for the department.

Requirements

B.S degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Food Safety, related field or combination of education and experience
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Experience in the meat processing industry required.
Self-starter, problem solver, detail-oriented, collaborative, able to lead change, and continuously drive to improve processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a FSQA role with responsibility over operating facilities, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop programs and ensure compliance to meet regulatory requirements in the areas of Quality, Food Safety, and legal requirements for USDA, FDA, etc.
Provide support regarding implementation and sustainability of SQF programs and certification.
Conduct internal facility audits at the 4 locations to ensure compliance with SQF, FDA and USDA regulations.
Work closely with the 5+ plants FSQA teams to further develop and strengthen the department.
Provide guidance, direction, and coaching to plant FSQA leaders.
Represents the FSQA department as part of the Leadership Team
Assist with customer complaint investigations and corrective action implementation.
Implement strategies that enable hazard and risk prevention across the organization.
Work closely with operations to collect and identify trends and opportunities that impact the organization from a FSQA standpoint.
Assists in preparation of and provides direction, support, and information for third party audits.
Develops policies and quality training programs to be implemented throughout the company.
Assist FSQA Director in standardizing the FSQA department across multiple facilities.
Assists Facilities and provides support on Audit preparation ( SQF,GFCO, APHIS, Organic, Customer specific.
Assists in creating standardized documentation across all facilities.
Attends Conferences as it relates to Food Safety and Quality.