Corporate Food Safety & QA Manager
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now!Our team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages: ---
Competitive Pay: $104,000 - $152,350 annually ---
Annual Bonus Earning Potential ---
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
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Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team
members on their first day of employment. ---
Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance
packages!In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth,
professional development, and tuition assistance.Your
OpportunityThe Corporate Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager is
responsible for auditing current operational procedures and
implementing new/revised procedures to ensure each facility remains
in regulatory compliance with the USDA's Code Federal Regulations,
Policies, Directives and Facility Notices. They will work to ensure
Smithfield Policies, Programs, Customer requirements, and
specifications are adhered to. They work very closely with the
Operations Divisional Vice Presidents to ensure the facilities are
utilizing the most cost effective, scientifically defendable
technologies in the production of Smithfield products. They will
provide operational training/auditing in their respective areas of
expertise. The position will also be responsible for driving
continuous improvement and providing leadership to support plant
and company objectives. Core Responsibilities Ensure facility's
food safety and quality system is scientifically defendable and in
full compliance with the USDA Code of Federal Regulations,
Policies, Directives and Facility Notices. Audit areas include: 1)
Written policies; 2) Enforcement and Implementation of the written
policies in the production environment; 3) Accuracy and
Thoroughness of Regulatory Reports.
Author, review and update food safety and quality policies to
ensure compliance with USDA and FDA Regulations; Customer Contract
Business Requirements; Safe Quality Foods 2000 System Level 3 Code;
and Corporate direction.
Provide training, as needed, to the Food Safety and Quality
Assurance staff and Plant employees, thus ensuring the highest
standard of practices are met. Provide support, as necessary, for
the facilities during customer audits or regulatory assessments.
Areas of expertise for training include but are not limited to:
Smokehouse Calibration and Operations, Sanitary Equipment Design;
microbiological harborage identification; Quality Plan and Product
Regulatory Requirements.
Research and monitor emerging industry issues by reviewing the
internet; published scientific documents and attending workshops.
Identify and implement cost effective, scientifically supportable
solutions, thus mitigating the negative impact of an emerging
industry problem.
Using scientific principles, this role analyzes, interprets and
evaluates in-process analytical data and author/develop recommended
system improvements which are cost effective and scientifically
supportable. Data analysis will be performed on a continuous basis
to ensure potential trending is identified and to assist Operations
in troubleshooting problematic systems or departments etc.
Provide functional leadership to support department and plant
objectives.
Drive continuous improvement methodologies to instill a proactive
culture within the different facilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. May perform other duties as assigned. QualificationsTo
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals to perform the essential functions .
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a regionally accredited four-year
college or university and 5+ years' experience in the food
industry; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a position of leadership to
include team development and management, required.
Previous multi-site responsibility and perishable experience a
plus.
At least 4 years in a management capacity within a manufacturing
environment under USDA, preferred.
Proficiency in food manufacturing processes, quality assurance
principles, food science and meat processing, SPC and
statistics.
Demonstrated experience using a full range of continuous
improvement tools and fundamentals to drive results.
Relevant experience with government regulatory requirements in food
processing (USDA, FDA, etc) is required.
Ability to document expertise in design & execution of
Quality/technical work.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office, Inventory
software, Manufacturing software and SAP.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to uphold regulatory,
company, and customer standards.
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills (written
and verbal).
Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated
multi-tasking and project management skills.
Must be able to travel up to 70% of the time. Travel will be
primarily to our process facilities but will also involve
occasional meetings with customers, sales, or professional
meetings.
Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in
English, which requires the ability to read and write in
English.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic
environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while
building strong working relationships and a positive work
environment. Supervisory Responsibilities Provides leadership and
guidance to employees in the Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.
EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer
committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender
identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled
individual or any other protected group status or non-job
characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment selection process, please call us at
757-357-1595.
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