1ST SHIFT QA/FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR - HOT SIDE (NSIS)

JBS USA; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pork industry is seeking a 1st Shift QA Supervisor in Ottumwa, IA. The role involves supervising food safety and quality assurance personnel and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in QA. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including health care and 401(k).

Benefits

Health care

Life insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in QA and supervisory roles.
• Bilingual skills are helpful.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Food Safety and Quality personnel.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards.
• Promote continuous process improvement.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Good organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Description Position at JBS USA

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: 1st Shift QA (NSIS) Supervisor

Department: Quality Assurance

Location: Ottumwa, IA

Salary Class: Exempt

Division: Pork

Purpose & Scope: Reports directly to the QA Superintendent and is responsible for supervising Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel, overseeing quality and food safety aspects of production, and achieving safety, food safety, and quality goals set by management.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Meet and exceed quality and food safety goals by leveraging engineering skills.
2. Coordinate FSQA team activities for implementation of HACCP, SSOP, and other safety programs.
3. Investigate quality and safety processes, suggest improvements.
4. Promote continuous process improvement and team ownership.
5. Conduct microbial R&D testing.
6. Minimize customer claims through engineering controls.
7. Monitor product and procedures to meet or surpass specifications, and implement corrective actions.
8. Supervise sanitation processes, verifying cleanliness of equipment and facilities daily.
9. Identify hazards and implement safety solutions to improve employee safety.
10. Manage labor within budget constraints.
11. Reduce costs by eliminating foreign material.
12. Complete daily production plans, schedule and assign tasks, monitor progress, and report results.
13. Manage employee time cards and vacation requests for accurate payroll.
14. Enhance employee retention and maintain good relationships with production, USDA, and staff.
15. Ensure compliance with food safety, HR, and safety policies.
16. Resolve product and employee issues promptly.
17. Communicate with USDA inspectors regarding product and safety issues.
18. Ensure HACCP compliance for all products.
19. Maintain shelf-life, product specifications, leaker testing, and other standards.
20. Lead, motivate, and evaluate QA employees; conduct interviews and hiring.
21. Sample finished products and raw materials for bacteria testing.
22. Ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production staff.
23. Complete all QA duties and test new equipment for quality.
24. Lead product shows and conference calls in absence of the superintendent.
25. Manage cold chain temperature logging.
26. Maintain good attendance (less than 3 points for internal candidates).

Working Conditions:

• Production environment with exposure to chemicals, machinery, knives.
• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures, loud noises.
• High interaction with other departments and employees.
• Over 40 hours/week, including weekends.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.

Experience:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in QA, production, and supervisory roles.

Special Skills:

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Bilingual skills are helpful.
• Independent decision-making ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Integrity, fairness, adaptability, continuous improvement focus.
• Compassion and interest in others.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work assigned hours, including weekends.
• Good attendance and safety records.

Manages: Food Safety and Quality Assurance employees.

Benefits include health care, life insurance, and 401(k).

JBS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.

Our values: DETERMINATION | SIMPLICITY | AVAILABILITY | HUMILITY | SINCERITY | DISCIPLINE | OWNERSHIP