HACCP Superintendent I

JBS Foods • Douglas, GA

2d

About The Position

The HACCP Superintendent directs and administers the facility’s food safety programs, including HACCP and SSOP, and works with plant personnel and the FSQA team to ensure those programs are properly executed and documented. The role serves as the on-site expert for compliance with Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation food safety policies and plant procedures.

The position reviews program records, oversees reassessments and plan changes, conducts validations and annual program reviews, and coordinates responses to FSIS non-compliance records. It also supports the FSQA department, helps oversee FSQA Technicians and compliance alongside the QA Manager, leads food safety assessments and audits, and communicates findings and reports to plant and business-unit leadership. The role is based in a plant setting and includes both office and production-environment work.

Requirements

• At least one year of HACCP experience in a poultry environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with plant sanitation standards, guidelines, and sanitation operations in the poultry industry, including slaughter and further processing.
• Basic knowledge of FSIS regulations, including 9 CFR 416 and 9 CFR 417.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Effective technical reading and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong integrity and work ethic.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.
• Ability to work independently, cooperate with coworkers and leadership, and uphold PPC values and FSQA programs.
• Ability to navigate processing areas and equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a similar field, or five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Must be able to work varying days and shifts, including occasional weekends.

Nice To Haves

• HACCP certification; training may be provided.
• Knowledge and experience with auditing.
• GFSI training, specifically BRC.
• SAP experience.
• Statistics background, useful for conducting validations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site expert supporting facility compliance with PPC FSQA policies and plant procedures.
• Collaborate with the facility FSQA team to ensure HACCP and SSOP programs are carried out according to established written procedures and formats.
• Review HACCP and SSOP records for completeness and correctness.
• Manage reassessments and changes to SSOP and HACCP plans, perform HACCP validations, and conduct annual reviews of food safety programs.
• Coordinate timely responses to FSIS Non-Compliance Records and collaborate with plant management.
• Complete at least one monthly walkthrough or assessment of plant compliance with GMP requirements and communicate results at monthly HACCP meetings.
• Provide reports and graphs as requested by the Business Unit Director, facility QA Manager, and plant management.
• Assist with FSQA department administration, including overseeing FSQA Technicians and compliance in conjunction with the QA Manager.
• Lead food safety assessments and audits and answer food-safety-related questions during third-party audits.
• Continue improving technical skills and maintain an understanding of microbiology, epidemiology, and food hygiene.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by the QA and Plant Managers.
• Promote safe and food-safe work habits, identify and act on safety and food-safety risks, and work cooperatively with coworkers and leadership.
• Travel approximately 10% of the time, with overnight trips of 1–4 days; work varying days and shifts, including occasional weekends, as needed to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary of $78,883, with variation based on experience.
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual bonus plan, subject to program terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level