Quality Assurance Supervisor

Pilgrim's • Douglas, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel and quality programs, including the planning and implementation of the quality management program on the assigned shift. The supervisor will oversee the team in the implementation and daily execution of product specification testing, food safety, and quality procedures.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Must have an understanding of USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Must have proficient computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills.
• Must demonstrate good leadership skills.
• Must have good technical reading and writing skills.
• Must have good math and analytical skills.
• Must become well versed in customers' quality programs in a short period of time.
• Must be dependable and prompt with strong integrity and work ethic.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment; able to work well with others.
• Must be able to work varying days (including weekends) and shifts.
• Able to navigate processing areas and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in poultry further processing or slaughter preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• 3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the activities of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team for implementation of quality and food safety programs (HACCP and SSOP) and procedures.
• Monitors activities to ensure team member safety and accurately report any unsafe acts to prevent workplace safety incidents.
• Coordinates with the site safety team for annual LOTO training for the FSQA team.
• Recommends new quality policies and procedures as necessary to ensure high quality products, processes, and services.
• Communicates programs and procedures to the FSQA team and other plant team members by performing in-class and hands-on training.
• Maintains good communication and working relationships with the FSQA team, site Operations team, and USDA personnel, ensuring that all USDA regulations are being followed.
• Interfaces with the facility team to assist in problem-solving using root cause analyses when investigating daily personnel and processing incidents.
• Ensures PPC’s customer quality programs are executed and communicates issues to the site management team to assure the plant is complying with customer specifications.
• Completes additional tasks as directed by the QA Manager or QA Superintendent.
• Manages the team of hourly/SNE QA Technicians, including managing the Kronos Timekeeping System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED