1St Shift QA Supervisor

JBS Foods•Beardstown, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The JBS Pork team is seeking a 1st Shift QA Supervisor. Our Company is in search of an experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor who will be responsible for leading a team of QA Technicians and other production professionals with the aim to stop wasteful production of poor quality products and helps ensure that customers do not receive subpar products.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years in a food manufacturing plant or similar
Desk work
Lifting
Climbing stairs
Frequent visits to production areas, environment consists of: Hot, Cold, Smells, PPE Required.
Work 50+ hours per week on production floor, including weekend work and rotating shifts as needed.
The schedule for this position is typically Mon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled.
Possible exposure to slippery floors, extreme temperature variations, loud noise, chemicals, sharp objectives (knives), machinery, and vehicles.
drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment.
Verification of employment eligibility must be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise pre-operation examination, when applicable.
Examine and verify cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and facilities
Resolve problems and issues with products and employees as they arise
Communicate frequently with USDA inspectors regarding product, employees, safety, etc.
Ensure compliance to HACCP plan for all products
Establish and maintain shelf-life requirements, finished product specifications, leaker testing, formulation weights, temperatures, and other necessary standards
Coordinate and participate in product displays for tours and other events
Direct, motivate, and monitor Q.A. employees.
Conduct interviews and hire new employees; evaluate performance of current employees
Conduct sampling of finished product and raw materials for bacteria
Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees
Ensure completion of all QA duties
Test new equipment for quality aspects
Performs other duties as assigned
Perform / Lead Pre-op Inspection
Liaison with USDA, minimize NR’s
Enforce sanitary dressing procedures – both with QA/FS employees as well as kill floor management and employees
Zero Tolerance Leader – identify, fix and eliminate risks as they arise
Champion Safety Chain auditing system
Manage the FOM employees and ensure <2% error daily (either probing or tattoo entry)
Ensure quality product in all offal items
Lead the Shrink Program and ensure it is followed accurately
Assist lab in swabbing, sample identification and temp logger program, as needed
Make certain Animal Welfare practices are followed expertly
Assist in Audits: BRC, USDA, FDA, P&S, Animal Welfare & Customer Audits
Train new employees and utilize the qualification program for new employees
Teamwork with opposite shift QA Supervisor.

Benefits

Base Salary: $60,591min-$73,618mid
Health, Dental, Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment
Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
401(k): company match beings after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
Incentive pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and condition of the incentive program
Career Development: Our Company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
JBS/Memorial Hospital Partnership
On-site bank
On-site cafeteria
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted meat sales