Quality Assurance Manager

Ssi-Foods-LL; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ssi-Foods-LL in Amarillo, TX seeks a QA Supervisor to lead the quality assurance team, oversee daily workflow, training, and performance monitoring. Requires high school diploma, a Bachelor's degree preferred in Food Science or related field, five years in meat processing or food manufacturing, and at least three years of supervisory experience.

HACCP certification required. Proficiency in MS Office, strong communication, organizational, time-management, and leadership skills; ability to lift up

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, animal science or related field preferred.
• Five years of experience in meat processing, food manufacturing, or related field.
• Three years of supervisory experience required.
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection of new employees
• Oversee new employee training and continued performance monitoring
• Schedule and oversee the daily workflow of the quality assurance staff
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Complete performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
• Monitor expenditures: implement corrective actions if needed
• Communicate with customers and vendors as needed
• Ensure that all activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in the quality training and certification process

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Supervisory skills

MS Office

Delegation

HACCP Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science / animal science or related field

Job description

Description

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection of new employees
• Oversee new employee training and continued performance monitoring
• Schedule and oversee the daily workflow of the quality assurance staff
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Complete performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
• Monitor expenditures: implement corrective actions if needed
• Communicate with customers and vendors as needed
• Ensure that all activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in the quality training and certification process

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and using a computer keyboard
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• HACCP Certification required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, animal science or related field preferred
• Five years of experience in meat processing, food manufacturing, or related field
• Three years of supervisory experience required
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements

Physical Requirements

• Regular periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to move and lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to move in, around and under equipment.
• Work in a refrigerated environment.