Technical Service Manager

Jbs Usa • Greeley, CO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

To maintain product integrity and food safety within the plant. Implement all government directives, regulations, and polices on a plant-wide basis. Oversee all production of consumer ready meat products for all processes and ensure that all packages meet customer specifications.

Requirements

• B.S. in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science or related science discipline
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in the quality control area
• HACCP certification
• 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 meat operations is critical. Areas of knowledge must include HACCP, specification adherence to incoming raw materials, brine mixing procedures, ingredient and allergen control, trimming, chilling, styling & packaging specs, packaging modified atmosphere characteristics, final box/package configuration and shelf-life.
• 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

• College experience beneficial to develop writing skills and animal science knowledge
• Retail Ready/Case Ready experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain product integrity and food safety within the plant
• 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
• 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 corporate quality assurance
• 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
• Oversee all raw material claims and product/ingredient receiving procedures
• Evaluate sanitation and pest & rodent contractor’s performance to ensure they are completing their jobs in a safe, effective and professional manner
• Prepare, implement and monitor standard operating procedures for each production area in the plant
• Constantly review and update product quality control programs
• Manage special projects regarding quality and food safety for the plant
• Work tasks fluctuate demanding on the direction of government officials, plant conditions, and business objectives
• Responsible for ensuring that all areas of the plant 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, BRC, USDA/FDA/FSIS and Organic audit.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base salary range of $86-110k
• 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 conditions 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees