FSQA Manager

Western Smokehouse Partners, LLC; Springfield (AL); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Western Smokehouse Partners, LLC in Springfield IL is seeking a Food Safety Quality Assurance leader to oversee QA activities and ensure USDA specifications are met. The role requires strong leadership, HACCP CCP oversight, and collaboration with operations to maintain product quality.

The position involves standing for 8 hours, lifting 50 lbs, and working in a cold environment while driving continuous improvement across audits, sanitation, and FDA-compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of food safety and QA practices.
• Experience with HACCP, CCPs and GMPs in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead and develop a QA team.
• Familiarity with FDA and USDA compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating audits and training programs.

Responsabilités

• Leads, trains, and manages a team of food safety quality personnel.
• Coordinates quality assurance activities (audits, training, purchasing, etc.).
• Monitors and verifies the HACCP plan’s CCPs adhering to policy and procedure.
• Conduct GMP and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areas.
• Works with operations personnel on quality and safety issues.
• Places product on hold, release or disposition as necessary while adhering to policy and procedure.
• Evaluates damaged or out-of-spec products.
• Work with the FSQA Director to maintain the SQF program.
• Develops and implements FDA compliance guidelines.
• Calibration of equipment, validation, verification of food safety systems.
• Ensure proper sanitation procedures are being followed to produce safe quality food.

Connaissances

Food safety

Quality assurance

HACCP

GMP

FDA compliance

Team leadership

Description du poste

Job Details: Job Location: Springfield IL - Springfield , IL 62702, Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary, Join the TEAM at Western Smokehouse Partners! We’re more than just a leader in the better-for-you meat snack industry-we’re a team driven by quality, innovation and a passion for great meat sticks and jerky. With eight facilities across five states, we’re setting the standard in excellence for our co-manufacturing and private label customers. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for highly motivated individuals who want to be part of an industry-leading company that values contribution, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary This position oversees inspection to ensure high-quality products that meet customer, Quality Assurance (QA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) specifications to guarantee satisfaction. This job requires standing, bending, squatting, and lifting 50 lbs. through the entire shift. Applicants must be self-motivated and excited about working in a team environment.

Essential Functions

• Leads, trains, and manages a team of food safety quality personnel
• Coordinates quality assurance activities (e.g., audits, training, purchasing, etc.)
• Monitors and verifies the HACCP plan’s CCPs adhering to policy and procedure
• Conduct GMP and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areas
• Works with operations personnel on quality and safety issues
• Places product on hold, release or disposition as necessary while adhering to policy and procedure
• Evaluates damaged or out-of-spec products
• Work with the FSQA Director to maintain the SQF program
• Develop and further FDA compliance guidelines
• Calibration of equipment, validation, verification of food safety systems
• Ensure proper sanitation procedures are being followed to produce safe quality food

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for 8 hours
• Must lift 50+lbs repeatedly
• Repetitive motion
• Able to work in a cold environment

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you’re looking for a workplace where you’re valued, supported, and where you’ll be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of meat snacks, we’d love to have you join us!