QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Hickman's Family Farms•Tonopah, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Manager has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety, animal welfare, food safety, export, and quality goals as set forth by the company. This position is responsible for the supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel, and oversee quality and food safety aspects of processing and live production. Responsible for product specifications testing, food safety systems, process improvements and quality programs within the plant and live operations.

Requirements

Minimum 4-7 years’ experience in the quality assurance area
HACCP certification
Processing and Live Production Experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Statistical/Math background
Basic computer skills
Strong Math skills
Ability to review and analyze large amounts of data and identify trends.
Knowledge, background and expertise in case ready operations is critical.
Areas of knowledge must include HACCP, specification adherence to incoming raw materials, trimming, chilling, styling & packaging specs, packaging modified atmosphere characteristics, final box/package configuration and shelf-life.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science or related science discipline preferred
College experience beneficial to develop writing skills and animal science knowledge
Egg Production Experience preferred.
Knowledge, background and expertise in egg/poultry operations is critical.

Responsibilities

Maintain product integrity and food safety within the plant and live operations
Run quality control area and delegate tasks within the area
Organize and train all people within the quality assurance area
Implement government mandates regarding quality control and food safety in all areas of the plant and live operations
Maintain effective communication channels between government and plant officials
Monitor all government regulations, programs, and policies regarding food safety both inside and out of the plant (FSIS, USDA, FDA, etc.)
Keep employees focused on HACCP and GMP procedures
Track microbiological trends, sanitation program performance, and product shelf life within plant and communicate results to plant team members and senior management.
Create and write quality control programs to be implemented plant and company wide
Adhere to specific customer request and specifications in reference to quality of products
Develop and organize different means of evaluating product quality and then develop better ways to produce products
Prepare, implement and monitor standard operating procedures for each production/processing area in the plant and barns
Constantly review and update product quality control programs
Manage special projects regarding quality and food safety for the plant and live operations
Work tasks fluctuate demanding on the direction of government officials, plant/barn conditions, and business objectives
Responsible for ensuring that all areas of the plant/barns are properly sanitized
Conduct department meetings on a regular basis
Coordinate efforts implementing new products/process with respective parties (i.e. engineering, production, management, maintenance)
Develop, maintain and implement any programs relating to customer, or 3rd party requirements, to include leading audits and maintenance of BRC certification
Monitor, track and evaluate all SPC programs mandated relative to customer requirements or plant performance
Work closely with operations to ensure regulatory compliance, customer specifications and performance metrics are maintained
Responsible for maintaining the facility “audit ready” at any given time, in more specific terms: customer audits