Quality Assurance Manager

Calihan Processing Cooperative, Inc . is a pre-rigor pork processing company and a leading U.S. fresh sausage supplier. Calihan Processing Cooperative gives you the unique opportunity to become part of a large, growing company that maintains a down-to-earth atmosphere where the CEO knows you by name. We remain a family business, with a long tradition of providing quality raw materials for companies that utilize our pork for finished, value-added, products. Our customers are our partners, not our competition. Calihan Processing Cooperative is a place where you can develop your career to the fullest, while working in a friendly environment. We are seeking a full-time, Quality Assurance Manager to join our team in Peoria, IL whose main responsibilities will include: Communicate and work with customers and suppliers in addition to production supervisors and leads. Liaison with USDA inspectors. Develop, implement, and audit effectiveness of food safety management systems. Maintain and expand on current job plan standards to comply with the BRC Global Standards.

Lead crisis management:

product withdrawal, recall and potential food borne illnesses. Facilitate food safety meetings, audits, and documentation. Take part in management meetings discussing overall business and challenges/improvements that need to be focused on. Account for tools and other potentially dangerous equipment that are distributed daily. Monitor mixing for products/ingredients for tampering, foreign objects, and accuracy. Manage non-compliances, assess root causes and provide suggested corrective actions. Maintaining customer and product complaints. Manage QA Supervisors/Techs. Conduct training for QA employees. Handle all issues pertaining to the quality, labeling and disposition of products. Monitors and evaluates Quality Control personnel as it relates to job description. Answer issues with government regulatory personnel. Monitors past program. Follow all food safety, quality and BRC rules. Conduct active Food Security and Defense surveillance.

NOTE :

this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal. Minimum Qualifications (Required) :

• Background in Food Safety.
• Must be able to utilize universal computer software.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of technicians.
• Ability to engage with all levels of the company to ensure commitment to change.
• Ability to multitask.

Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person