• Job Description

  Req#: oiijvfw8

  Description

  Position at JBS USA

  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

  Position Title: 1 st Shift QA Supervisor

  Department: Quality Assurance

  Location : Ottumwa, IA

  Salary Class: Exempt

  Division: Pork

  Purpose & Scope: Reports directly to the QA Superintendent and has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety, food safety, and quality goals as set forth by facility management. This position is responsible for the supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) personnel, and oversee quality and food safety aspects of production.

  Principle Responsibilities: List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.

  • Meet and exceed quality and food safety goals set forth by plant management by lever aging advance engineering skill sets
  • Coordinates the activities of the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team for implementation of quality and food safety programs (HACCP and SSOP) and procedures
  • Conduct s in vestigations of plant Quality Assurance and Food Safety processes and suggest s process improvements projects and tasks that to be completed
  • Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourages hourly team member’s ownership of all processes
  • Conduct microbial R&D testing.
  • Responsible for m inimizing customer claims through engineering controls
  • Monitors product and procedures to assure company, customer and government specifications are met or surpassed and make corrective action
  • Coordinate and supervise pre-operation sanitation, examining and verifying the cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and facilities daily
  • Improve employee safety by iden tifying hazards and problem shoo ting solutions
  • Manages labor to a zero budget
  • Proactively looks for ways to reduce cost through the elimination of foreign material
  • Completes daily production plans by scheduling and assigning employees; accomplishing work results; prioritizing; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results on end of shift production summaries
  • Manages hourly employee’s time cards and vacation requests, ensuring accurate pay
  • I ncreases emp loyee retention and maintains good work ing relationships with Production Supervision , USDA (meat), and all employees
  • E nsure s food safety, human resources, and safety policies compliance by all production employees
  • Resolve problems and issues with products and employees as they arise
  • Communicate frequently with USDA inspectors regarding product, employees, safety, etc.
  • Ensure compliance to HACCP plan for all products
  • Establish and maintain shelf-life requirements, finished product specifications, leaker testing, formulation weights, temperatures, and other necessary standards
  • Direct, motivate, and monitor Q.A. employees. Conduct interviews and hire new employees; evaluate performance of current employees
  • Conduct sampling of finished product and raw materials for bacteria
  • Monitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees
  • Ensure completion of all QA duties
  • Test new equipment for quality aspects
  • Lead product shows and conference call in absence of superintendent
  • Manage cold chain temp logging program

  Working Conditions:

  • Production setting
  • Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives
  • Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises
  • High level of interaction with other departments and employees
  • 40 + hours per week, including most weekends

  Requirements:

  E ducation:

  • Bachelor’s Degr e e in related field preferred (Food Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Food engineer, or related field)

  Experience:

  • Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of QA and production jobs, and in supervisory positions

  Special Skills:

  • Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully , both written and verbally
  • Bilingual skills helpful
  • Capable of independent decision making
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent conflict resolution skills
  • Demonstrates integrity and fairness
  • Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations
  • Desire for continuous improvement
  • Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others
  • Basic c omputer knowledge required
  • Good organizational skills
  • Able to work assigned hours/days, including weekends as required

  • Good attendance and safety records ( (Less than 3 points, for internal candidates)

  Manages: Food Safety and Quality Assurance employees

  JB S offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

  JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

  EOE, including disability/vets

  Our foundation & our strength is in our values

  DETERMINATION | SIMPLICITY | AVAILABILITY | HUMILITY | SINCERITY | DISCIPLINE | OWNERSHIP

• About the company

  JBS USA is a leading processor of beef, pork and prepared foods products in the U.S., beef in Canada and beef, pork, lamb and prepared foods products in Australia. JBS USA processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added beef, pork and lamb products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries on six continents. JBS USA is also a majority shareholder of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, the largest poultry company in North America and owner of Moy Park, a leading poultry and prepared foods company in Europe.

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