2ND SHIFT FSQA NSIS SUPERVISOR - HOT SIDE

Iowa Ag; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Ag in Ottumwa, IA seeks a QA (NSIS) Supervisor to direct the FSQA workforce and oversee quality and food safety across production. This role reports to the QA Superintendent and drives HACCP/SSOP adherence while coordinating continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will supervise FSQA personnel, uphold government specifications, and lead investigations into quality issues. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires strong knowledge of QA and production processes.
• Experience in HACCP and SSOP programs preferred.
• Ability to supervise and coach a team of FSQA personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead FSQA team to meet safety, food safety, and quality goals.
• Coordinate HACCP/SSOP implementations and program adherence.
• Conduct investigations and drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP plans and customer/government specs.
• Manage pre-operation sanitation and daily equipment cleanliness.
• Oversee production scheduling and labor management within budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Independent decision making

Multi-tasking

Conflict resolution

Integrity & fairness

Continuous improvement

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: QA (NSIS) Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Food Safety and Quality Assurance

LOCATION: Ottumwa, IA

SALARY CLASS: Exempt

Purpose & Scope: Reports directly to the QA Superintendent and has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety, food safety, and quality goals as set forth by facility management. This position is responsible for the supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel, and oversee quality and food safety aspects of production.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Meet and exceed quality and food safety goals set forth by plant management by leveraging advance engineering skill sets
• Coordinates the activities of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team for implementation of quality and food safety programs (HACCP and SSOP) and procedures
• Conducts investigations of plant Quality Assurance and Food Safety processes and suggests process improvements projects and tasks that to be completed
• Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourages hourly team member's ownership of all processes
• Conduct microbial R&D testing.
• Responsible for minimizing customer claims through engineering controls
• Monitors product and procedures to assure company, customer and government specifications are met or surpassed and make corrective action
• Coordinate and supervise pre-operation sanitation, examining and verifying the cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and facilities daily
• Improve employee safety by identifying hazards and problem shoo ting solutions
• Manages labor to a zero budget
• Proactively looks for ways to reduce cost through the elimination of foreign material
• Completes daily production plans by scheduling and assigning employees; accomplishing work results; prioritizing; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results on end of shift production summaries
• Manages hourly employee’s time cards and vacation requests, ensuring accurate pay
• Increases employee retention and maintains good working relationships with Production Supervision, USDA (meat), and all employees
• Ensures food safety, human resources, and safety policies compliance by all production employees
• Resolve problems and issues with products and employees as they arise
• Communicate frequently with USDA inspectors regarding product, employees, safety, etc.
• Ensure compliance to HACCP plan for all products
• Establish and maintain shelf-life requirements, finished product specifications, leaker testing, formulation weights, temperatures, and other necessary standards
• Direct, motivate, and monitor Q.A. employees. Conduct interviews and hire new employees; evaluate performance of current employees
• Conduct sampling of finished product and raw materials for bacteria
• Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees
• Ensure completion of all QA duties
• Test new equipment for quality aspects
• Lead product shows and conference call in absence of superintendent
• Manage cold chain temp logging program
• Good attendance record (Less than 3.0 points, for internal candidates)

Working Conditions:

• Production setting
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives
• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises
• High level of interaction with other departments and employees
• 40+ hours per week, including most weekends

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Bach e lor’s Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related field preferred. Relevant professional experience, training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the preferred degree.

Experience:

• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of QA and production jobs, and in supervisory positions

Special Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally
• Bilingual skills helpful
• Capable of independent decision making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates integrity and fairness
• Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others
• Basic c omputer knowledge required
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work assigned hours/days, including weekends as required
• Good attendance and safety records

Manages: Food Safety and Quality Assurance employees

Position is not eligible for sponsorship of external candidates.

Applications without a resume will be disqualified.

JB S offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets.

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