QC Supervisor - 2nd

Wayne Farms LLC; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a QA Supervisor for Retail/Value to lead the daily QA activities for poultry processing and value-added operations. You will ensure compliance with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs and USDA/OSHA regulations while driving productivity and meeting customer specifications.

The role requires leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in food safety and quality improvements. We offer professional development opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Agricultural field required.
• 1+ year in prepared foods manufacturing; 3+ years in poultry manufacturing preferred.
• Leadership experience including timekeeping, policy adherence and conflict resolution preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA/OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily QA department activities for poultry processing and value-added operations.
• Deploy and rotate QA staff to meet production schedules and ensure product quality.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of QA metrics and investigations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and reduce repeat deficiencies.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure food safety and sanitary environment.
• Mentor and train staff; implement performance improvement plans as needed.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to meet location goals.

Skills

People leadership

Quality assurance

Food safety

English communication

GMP/HACCP

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Agricultural field

HACCP certification

SPC certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The QA Supervisor- Retail/ Value supervises the day to day activities of the Quality Assurance personnel for location engaged in the slaughter and disassembly and/or value add/ further processing of poultry to ensure all procedures are followed in compliance with Company policies (i.e. HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, etc.) and Federal and State regulations (i.e. USDA, OSHA, etc.) while achieving the highest level of productivity and maintaining customer specifications and satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Manage the day to day activities of the further processing QA department through a thorough understanding of the equipment and its functions & capabilities related to process stability and output of quality, food safe products; establishing procedures and adjusting as necessary to meet production schedules, increase efficiencies, provide accurate & timely feedback on process & product performance and meet or exceed budget objectives
• Deploy and rotate personnel in the most effective manner to optimize department performance by managing quality assurance & food safety checks, validating quality checks against production & customer specifications & managing products placed on hold.
• Ensure daily reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required (i.e. departmental reports, attendance/staffing, NR reporting, etc.)
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement (complaint investigation & resolution, waste reduction, product quality, safety, etc.) and/or reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies (i.e. hold product, accidents, downtime, etc.)
• Lead or participate in the planning and implementation of process improvements, monitor improvement metrics and respond to unfavorable trends
• Partner with Operations to ensure a food safe and sanitary environment by following all specifications and USDA requirements
• Mentor, coach and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and in need of improvement
• Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis
• Follow and promote all safety initiatives, (i.e. wear and ensure others wear appropriate PPE in area where mandatory) helping to maintain a zero accident culture
• Work corroboratively with other departments/shifts ensuring departmental or location goals are met or exceeded
• Perform additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ degree in Science or Agricultural related field is required
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree
• HACCP certification preferred.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) certification preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum one (1) years’ relevant experience in prepared foods manufacturing setting; three (3) years’ experience in food manufacturing or poultry industry preferred
• Demonstrated one (1) years’ leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively; three (3) years’ experience preferred
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP
• Working knowledge of further and/ or value add processing
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Proficient computer and math skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work non-standard or extended shifts including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
• Ability to be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production
• Ability to move about throughout shift
• May be exposed to heat (99ºF, 37ºC) and cold (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Exposure to wet and/or dusty environment
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.

Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer.

By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.