FSQA Supervisor - Stockyards

US Foods•Lexington, NC

20h•$50,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Formal training/certification in Animal science/Food safety preferred.
Formal HACCP training/certification preferred.
Preferred 3 years of experience in a food service processing & distribution environment.
HACCP. GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiatives)

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.