This position is responsible for the daily operations of the quality assurance department, food safety practices, quality standards, and staff. Duties include but are not limited to:

· Must have the ability to perform all positions within the department

· Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery

· Identify and set appropriate quality standards and parameters for products

· Communicate food safety practices, procedures, and specifications

· Participate and coordinate product testing processes

· Analyze issues with regards to specification deviations and other problems

· Enforce proper FSQA standards across the facility 

· Recommend and facilitate solutions to departmental issues

· Review client, customer, and user feedback

· Ensure product meets required specifications for quality, function, and reliability

· Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and policies

· Perform other duties as assigned

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

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.