FSQA Supervisor - Stockyards

US Foods • Lexington, NC

20h • $50,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides support in maintaining, updating, and implementing the Facility's food safety and quality programs. The FSQA Supervisor will help develop plant-specific programs and forms in conjunction with the FSQA Manager and assist in coordinating, implementing, and maintaining the GFSI FS22000 food safety standard.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Formal HACCP training/certification preferred.
• Food safety training, sanitation (SSOP & GMP), USDA quality troubleshooting and QA process improving skills required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience LEADING plant food safety program required.
• Perishable foods background/experience with food safety/quality knowledge in a food production environment required.
• Experience with a HACCP plan design, measurement, documentation & training required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize required.
• Critical thinking and Analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills required, including the ability to relate and positively influence employees & third parties at all organizational levels.
• Up to 50% walking in a cold environment.
• Up to 50% sitting.
• Up to 75Lb lifting.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training/certification in Animal science/Food safety preferred.
• Preferred 3 years of experience in a food service processing & distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the internal quality audit function for the site and ensure effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process within the framework of the plant's Quality Management System.
• Support the FSQA Site leader responsible for on-site product risk assessment and risk management plan.
• Help to report and drive continuous improvement in sanitation, food safety, quality, and preventative maintenance.
• Support the FSQA Manager to ensure regulatory compliance with USDA, FDA, State and local authorities and act as division’s primary liaison with these agencies.
• Implement site specific programs for GMP’s, SSOP’s, allergen control etc.
• Develop and conduct site specific training programs for employees.
• Manage HACCP and SSOP validations and verifications.
• Support the FSQA manager on 3rd party lab on developing bacteria and quality lab testing as needed / required.
• Perform 3rd party audit preparation and supplier audits as necessary.
• Ensure sanitation requirements are maintained in all areas of the facility under scope.
• Work with the FSQA manager as needed to understand and reduce product returns and complaints and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Support the FSQA manager to ensure food safety and raw material compliance specifications.
• Manage labeling compliance with USDA/FDA regulations.
• Ensure complete data collection and trending on relevant programs.
• For exporting facilities only - manage export program, including update of product lists, AMS audit, update of QSA manual, exporting certification, troubleshooting of export related issues and review of all appropriate paperwork.
• Help and support the sanitation activities and/or crew (internal or external).
• Manage Quality Control Technicians in plants where applicable.

Benefits

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• annual incentive plan bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED