Food Safety Manager

DutiesResponsible for overseeing implementation of the company's food safety and quality management system to assure food product integrity and compliance with specifications, SQF, GMP's, HACCP, USDA regulatory and customer standards.
Liaison with the USDA, maintenance, production, plant management and contracted service providers.
Mentors and coaches plant personnel as a form of training and continuous improvement.
Will be directly involved with corrective action and preventive measure activities.
Will play a significant role in new product development, validation and implementation.
Complete projects for progression or as assigned by the QA Director with minimal supervision.
Troubleshoot technical issues related to food safety and quality.
Oversee pre-operational sanitation inspection.
Complete and develop reports using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
Initiate USDA Sketch approvals involving animal production and product quality claims.
Delegate tasks to QA Techs and follow-up to ensure that they have been properly completed.
Manage QA Tech scheduling including personal time off and unscheduled absences. QualificationsKnowledge of retail meat cuts and product specifications, food safety and quality training
Supervisory experience (minimum 5 yrs.)
Basic computer literacy
Strong written and verbal communication skills 
Experience in quality assurance, and food safety management systems, meat and poultry HACCP and SQF Practitioner certification is desired.


Education / TrainingHigh school diploma or GED required
Basic Reading, Writing and Math skills
Food Science degree preferredSQF Practitioner

Related Experience/RequirementsMinimum 5 yrs of experience in food safety and/or food science.

Physical RequirementsMust be able to perform the following physical activities: Job requires workers to lift up to 60 lbs. must be able to: step, climb, balance, squat, kneel, bend and reach above shoulders as needed.Work in a cold refrigerated environment


Excellent BenefitsCompetitive Wages401k with Employer MatchMedical Coverage & Prescription PlanDental PlanLife InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffHoliday PayTuition Reimbursement