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Perdue Farms Inc
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor - $10K Sign-On Bonus
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What they do
A Food Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with all food safety matters, legislative and regulatory, relating to an organization's day to day operations. Will provide specialist advice to the management and employees of the organization. May organize training to improve employee understanding of best food safety practice.
$74,508 / year median in Delaware
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Summary The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor leads the continual development and implementation of the SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plans to meet USDA regulations, company and customer expectations regarding food safety. Monitors and verifies production SSOP and HACCP records. Monitors plant GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) and other prerequisite programs daily. Proactively identifies problems before they develop utilizing SPC (Statistical Process Control) tools or other tracking/trending analysis skills as necessary. Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities Develops programs and procedures to ensure regulatory and company food safety requirements are met and maintained. Communicates to and trains all associates prior to their implementation. Updates, manages and maintains the SSOP and HACCP and other prerequisite programs in an organized and effective manner. Audits all SSOP and HACCP records providing timely feedback to management. Maintains a positive relationship with the USDA and keep up with the regulations concerning SSOP and HACCP programs. Responsible for training and documentation of training of all levels of plant associates concerning SSOP and HACCP programs. Hands on involvement in all food safety problems that arise during the shift and developing appropriate solutions and corrective actions/preventative measures for those problems. Conducts validations of scientific data that support facility food safety decisions as needed yearly. Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Operations Management, Biology or Chemistry. Experience Requirements 1 -3 years experience. HACCP certification and knowledge of USDA regulations including GMP, SSOP and HACCP and labeling. Must have experience with food safety plant style audits. Be familiar with HACCP and SSOP requirements to include monitoring and implementing validation processes. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask while maintaining required timeliness. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft computer software. Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. May need to climb ladders.
When in a plant environment:
Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. May need to climb ladders.