Food Safety/Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Perdue Farms Inc; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Food Safety/Quality Assurance Supervisor for the 3rd shift in Rockingham. This pivotal role involves leading the development and implementation of sanitation and safety protocols in compliance with USDA regulations. The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying food safety issues and ensuring the plant meets all quality standards. With a focus on training and communication, you'll work closely with a dedicated team to uphold the highest food safety practices. If you're passionate about food safety and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years experience in food safety and quality assurance.
• HACCP certification and knowledge of USDA regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain food safety programs and procedures.
• Train associates on SSOP and HACCP requirements.
• Conduct audits and maintain relationships with USDA.

Skills

HACCP certification

Knowledge of USDA regulations

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor degree in Food Science

Bachelor degree in Animal Science

Bachelor degree in Poultry Science

Bachelor degree in Operations Management

Bachelor degree in Biology or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft computer software

Job description

Food Safety/Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor - 3rd Shift

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Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Perdue is hiring a Food Safety/Quality Assurance Supervisor - 3rd Shift to join the food safety team in Rockingham! This role leads the continual development and implementation of the SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures), and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plans to meet USDA regulations, company and customer expectations regarding food safety. The FSQA Supervisor also monitors and verifies production SSOP and HACCP records, monitors plant GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) and other prerequisite programs daily, and proactively identifies problems before they develop utilizing SPC (Statistical Process Control) tools or other tracking/trending analysis skills as necessary.

The shift hours for this position are, generally, 9:00pm - 7:30am.

Principal And Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops programs and procedures to ensure regulatory and company food safety requirements are met and maintained. Communicates to and trains all associates prior to their implementation.
• Updates, manages and maintains the SSOP and HACCP and other prerequisite programs in an organized and effective manner.
• Audits all SSOP and HACCP records providing timely feedback to management.
• Maintains a positive relationship with the USDA and keeps up with the regulations concerning SSOP and HACCP programs.
• Responsible for training and documentation of training of all levels of plant associates concerning SSOP and HACCP programs.
• Hands-on involvement in all food safety problems that arise during the shift and developing appropriate solutions and corrective actions/preventative measures for those problems.
• Conducts validations of scientific data that support facility food safety decisions as needed yearly.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor degree preferably in Food Science, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Operations Management, Biology or Chemistry.

Experience Requirements

• 0 - 3 years experience.
• HACCP certification, knowledge of USDA regulations including GMP, SSOP and HACCP and labeling.
• Must have experience with food safety plant style audits.
• Be familiar with HACCP and SSOP requirements to include monitoring and implementing validation processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask while maintaining required timeliness.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft computer software.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. May need to climb ladders.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing