Quality Assurance Supervisor - 3rd shift

Quality Assurance Supervisor Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control activities related to incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with all company, customer, regulatory, and food safety standards at Indiana Packers Corporation. This position supervises quality assurance team members within a fast-paced meat processing environment and provides leadership, coaching, and accountability to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage attendance, scheduling, and discipline for QA staff members Commitment to follow safety policies and practices and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Select and hire new QA team members through interview process Direct and manage training program for new QA team members Plan and lead daily departmental meetings with tops of safety, food safety, customer complaints, and daily current issues Directly oversee approximately 20 QA staff members as they execute quality and food safety tasks of slaughter, fabrication, de-boning, bacon, blending, and finished goods storage operations Supervise completion of product quality audits and subsequent release or retention of product based on results Lead execution and enforcement of SSOP, GMP, SOPs, CCPs Enforce HACCP food safety compliance and document requirements including daily pre-shipment review Provide well written reports including daily shift summary to QA and Operations Management Complete detailed incident reports of mechanical, sanitation, and foreign material occurrences Develop familiarity of product specifications, including spec development Participate in SQF Code adherence Interact competently and professionally with onsite USDA personnel Oversee and monitor 3rd party contract sanitation tasks and pre-op inspection program as necessary Perform other duties as needed or required Collaborate with co-workers, supervisors, and managers by maintaining a positive work atmosphere putting the success of the team above own interest All team members are expected to adhere to their scheduled working hours and attend work consistently to ensure smooth operation and effective teamwork.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Meat Science or Food Science or High School Diploma/GED equivalent with 3 years of QA experience Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, meat processing preferred Previous experience in QA, HACCP and/or Food Safety Familiarity with USDA regulations and SQF code preferred Strong communication skills, both written and oral Good computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office Must be available to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required for a 24 hr. operation. Must have strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills, allowing for positive working relationships within close working environments.

Other Duties:

Please note, this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

Physical Demand:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office setting in a manufacturing environment requiring the ability to sit, talk, hear, frequent walking, standing, and sitting; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Ability to use standard office equipment such as telephone, computer, and copier.

Background Screening/Checks:

This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment, education, criminal background, driving history, and other relevant information, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. EOE, including Disability/Veteran #LI-MB1