Quality Assurance Manager (AHP)

Rosen's Diversified • Wright City, MO

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About The Position

The QA Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes within the beef harvesting and processing operations. This role ensures that all products meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, and that processes are executed efficiently and consistently. The QA Manager will lead a team of quality assurance professionals, develop and implement quality control procedures, and work closely with other departments to maintain high standards of food safety and product quality.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 3 years of experience in the meat industry at a supervisory level.
• HACCP certified and demonstrated solid understanding of HACCP, GMP, and SSOPs and product labeling.
• Must be able to utilize universal computer software.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and communicating in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in the following disciplines: Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Animal Science, or other biological sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree in other areas will be considered.
• 5 years of experience in the meat industry at a supervisory level with a minimum of three years’ experience in ground beef.
• Excellent working knowledge of the regulatory requirements for meat products.
• Must have practical knowledge of FSIS regulations.
• Must have detailed and practical knowledge in plant sanitation practices.
• Knowledge in the operation of beef slaughter and fabrication, ground beef production, rendering and animal welfare.
• Working knowledge of microbiology, aseptic sampling technique, sampling plans, and laboratory practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills.
• Possess self-motivation with the ability to take direction.
• Attain a strong leadership capacity with high personal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Update, maintain, and implement pertinent regulatory documents, programs and records,, and quality assurance files.
• Serve as liaison to government agencies, audits, and USDA inspectors.
• Communicate and work with customers, suppliers and third-party contractors.
• Enforce and monitor quality, food safety and animal welfare programs.
• Implement and lead a robust Animal Welfare program.
• Work with plant management and customers to successfully resolve customer concerns involving food safety and/or quality.
• Confer with management, customers, and other representatives in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and enforcing the quality assurance/food safety programs.
• Analyze and interpret food safety data.
• Provide leadership for the Quality Assurance department.
• Prepare and lead a team to execute successful internal and external audits.
• Responsible for crewing, scheduling, and training of quality assurance employees.
• Participate in plant management and operational meetings.
• Periodically review all HACCP, SSOP, pre-requisite programs to assure regulatory compliance and identify trends and process variations.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan.
• Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees