Meat & Poultry Compliance Program Manager

West Virginia Department of Agriculture; West Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Agriculture seeks a Program Manager in Animal Health to supervise meat and poultry processing inspection at state-inspected facilities, ensuring compliance with laws and regulatory provisions. The incumbent may assist the Assistant Director with additional duties as assigned.

The role includes reviewing SSOPs, HACCP plans, labeling approvals, scheduling sampling, and conducting food safety assessments, with in-plant oversight and staff training responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, microbiology, epidemiology, public health or closely related field.
• Five or more years’ experience preferred in meat and poultry inspection performed under the HACCP system.
• High school diploma and at least 3 years of experience working with the enforcement of meat and poultry rules and regulations in licensed establishments and 5 or more years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews SSOPs, HACCP plans, label approvals.
• Schedules sampling and interprets results.
• Conducts Food Safety Assessments at commercial establishments.
• Provides in-plant oversight of inspectors.
• Assists with the training of new inspectors.
• Provides technical assistance/outreach to potential establishment owners.
• Provides occasional relief inspection at establishments, ensures the implementation of applicable Federal directives and notices.
• Assists in preparing reports and assessments of program performance, may assist compliance staff with basic compliance activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in animal science, microbiology, epidemiology, public health or closely related field

Job description

West Virginia Department of Agriculture seeks a Program Manager in Animal Health to supervise meat and poultry processing inspection at state-inspected facilities, ensuring compliance with laws and regulatory provisions. The incumbent may assist the Assistant Director with additional duties as assigned.

The role includes reviewing SSOPs, HACCP plans, labeling approvals, scheduling sampling, and conducting food safety assessments, with in-plant oversight and staff training responsibilities.