First-Shift QA & Food Safety Lead

Michigan Turkey Producers; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Turkey Producers (MTP) is seeking a 1st Shift Food Safety and Quality Assurance Foreperson in Wyoming, MI. This hands-on leadership role will oversee QA processes and the QA Technicians to ensure compliance with USDA, HIMP, HACCP, GMP and company standards.

You will supervise QA staff, train new associates, conduct meetings about changes, and enforce safety and policy rules while coordinating with operations and USDA. Strong leadership and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership skills.
• Must be able to motivate others, initiate change and perform with integrity.
• Must be able to problem solve and assist with resolution.
• Must be able to work with little to no daily supervision.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work very closely with U.S.D.A.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language.

Responsibilities

• Meet USDA, HIMP, HACCP, GMP and Company standards and under the supervision of the QA Manager, assist with overseeing the leadership and management of the processes and associates to meet the needs and expectations of customers, department and organization.
• Supervise the QA Technicians.
• Assist in interviewing and training new associates
• Conduct meetings with associates on changes and other jobs related issues
• Ensure that associates are informed and follow the rules, polices and procedures for USDA, OSHA and MIOSHA
• Teach associates the importance of working safe and in a team environment
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with U.S.D.A.
• Provide a resource to operations and sanitation personnel.
• Complete all records pertaining to Quality Assurance SSOP Program.
• Perform clerical functions for Quality Assurance (filing, making copies, etc.)
• Monitor and check freezer/cooler storage areas.
• Monitor and enforce MTP’s GMP and Safety policies
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Motivate others

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English fluency

Spanish (optional)

Job description

Michigan Turkey Producers (MTP) is seeking a 1st Shift Food Safety and Quality Assurance Foreperson in Wyoming, MI. This hands-on leadership role will oversee QA processes and the QA Technicians to ensure compliance with USDA, HIMP, HACCP, GMP and company standards.

You will supervise QA staff, train new associates, conduct meetings about changes, and enforce safety and policy rules while coordinating with operations and USDA. Strong leadership and English proficiency are required.