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JBS USA

HACCP SUPERINTENDENT

JBS USA, Marshalltown, Iowa, United States, 50158

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HaCCP Superintendent

Position at JBS USA Location: Marshalltown, IA Company: JBS Swift and Company Major Function: Food Safety / HACCP Department: Quality Control / Food Safety Job Status: Full Time/ Salaried Title of Supervisor: Quality Control/ Food Safety Manager Work Schedule: Monday

Friday (Weekends as necessary, flexibility as needed) Travel Requirements: 0-10% Job Summary: Provide overall direction and technical guidance for plant quality and food safety programs and for compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports directly to Quality Control Manager. Primary responsibility for direction of the workforce, to achieve all food safety and quality goals as set forth by facility management. This position is responsible for the supervision of Food Safety, Quality Control, and Lab personnel, and oversee food safety aspects of production. Principal Responsibilities: Implement and maintain company policies with respect to product safety and quality, sanitation, HACCP, and related programs. Organize and coordinate the activities of the Food Safety/ Quality Control team to meet and exceed food safety goals, by organizing and correcting food safety issues, as well as implementation of quality and food safety programs. Understand and manage the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) on Harvest Floor. Must be a reliable liaison with USDA-FSIS in matters of regulatory compliance and regulatory programs. Manage and monitor the daily Pre-Operational (Harvest and Fabrication areas) inspections, working closely with the Sanitation team. Conduct investigations of plant Food Safety processes and ensure process improvements and tasks are completed. Work closely with the Contract Services (Pest control, Chemical approvals, etc.) that are needed for Food Safety. Assist with customers and third parties to maintain the highest perception for the plant. Provide Laboratory guidance and assistance, for monitoring microbial testing programs and help to identify and validate effective microbiological interventions. Help manage and mentor the plant Food Safety team which will include plant hourly and management employees. Knowledge of Animal Welfare Handling program and policies, assisting when needed. Proactively looks for ways to reduce cost in QA Department, through the elimination of foreign material/claims. Monitor activities to ensure team member safety and accurately report any unsafe acts to prevent workplace safety incidents. Coordinate with site safety team for annual LOTO training. Communicates programs and procedures to QA and other plant team members by performing in-class and hands-on training. Maintains good communication and working relationships with the QA team, site Operations team, and USDA personnel. Ensuring that all USDA regulations are being followed. Working Conditions: Work 40+ hours per week (Saturdays required when scheduled) Desk and computer work, with frequent visits to all production areas Possible exposure to slippery floors, extreme temperature variations, odd odors, loud noise, chemicals, sharp objects (knives), machinery, and vehicles. Requirements: Education: Prefer knowledge in animal science, food science, microbiology or related field. Advanced degree preferred. Experience: Previous experience with Food Safety and HACCP principles (especially meat industry) and laboratory testing. Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Capable of independent decision-making. Skills in conflict resolution. Able to manage multiple priorities. Good organizational skills. Diverse computer knowledge required. Supervisory skills. Good interpersonal skills. Exemplary attendance and punctuality. Bilingual (plus, but not required). Communications: Internal: Regular communication with all levels of employees and management concerning food safety, quality control, and regulatory issues. External: Regular interaction with colleagues and experts in food safety, HACCP, and microbiology; regular interaction with USDA inspectors concerning food safety. Supervision of Personnel: Manages: Laboratory Supervisor, QA Supervisors. Total Employees Supervised: 10+