HACCP/FSQA Supervisor

NSP•Owasso, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HACCP/Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Quality Assurance and Food Safety systems for this location. Administer the HACCP Program and Microbiological testing program. Confirm that the regulatory requirements per FSIS-USDA are followed. This position should be able to perform the duties of the Quality Assurance technician as required.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or a related field
Some knowledge of Quality Systems including HACCP, SPC, GMP, SSOP, BRC preferred.
Knowledge in FSIS Labeling requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proven ability to manage a team and handle multiple priorities.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English with strong verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Internship experience in meat processing plant preferred
Knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

BRC program leader, responsible for multiple department’s knowledge and compliance to the BRC standard – includes: Layout, Product Flow and Segregation, Building Fabric in processing and storage areas; Housekeeping and Hygiene in Production and Storage Areas, Waste/Waste Disposal; Control of Non-conforming product; Food Safety and Quality manual, Documentation, Records; Management of allergens; Personal Hygiene/Protective clothing; Staff Facilities; Pest Control; Corrective & Preventative Actions; Housekeeping and hygiene; Chemical and Physical Product Contamination Control; Product Inspection and Laboratory Testing/Product Release; Chemical and Physical Product Contamination Control; Staff Facilities.
Administration of the HACCP and SSOP Plans as the designated HACCP/SSOP Coordinator
Conduct and/or oversee daily record review of Food Safety and Quality records.
Supervise personnel’s time to optimize performance while minimizing overtime.
Conduct performance assessments of direct reports.
Address and discipline direct reports when processes are not correctly followed as needed.
Learn and become proficient in all FSQA Tech and HACCP Lead positions to ensure understanding and to fill in for breaks / vacations as needed.
Respond to customer complaints.
Assist with BRC Standard implementation and Internal Auditing
Conduct training activities – orientation and annually – as related to Food Safety and Quality.
Product quality attributes tracking and trending.
Oversee the microbiological sampling program.
Work closely with FSIS answering NRs.
Oversee training for employees during orientation, annually, and as needed for food safety and quality programs and policies.
Responsible for validation and verification of pre-requisite programs.
Lead 3rd party audits, customer audits and USDA/FSIS inspection activities.
FSQA Program and document management.
Coordinate with maintenance the Top 5 weekly for repairs
Coordinate or conduct monthly off-site storage facility audits.
Work with customers to ensure quality and food safety parameters for their products are implemented.
Responsible for releasing non-conforming products from hold utilizing the NAV system.
Oversee the pest control program.
Oversee the glass and hard plastic program.
Observe pre-operational inspections as needed
Assist with Traceability Exercises
Oversee 3rd party contract sanitation and sanitation practices within the facility. Weekly cross-functional sanitation meetings.
Expectation is 50% of time is spent out on production floor in performing daily observations of food safety / quality aspects / monthly facility audits, etc.
Maintaining label approvals & availability for USDA / FSIS personnel to review.
Other duties as assigned.