QA SUPERVISOR

Description

Position at Empire Packing

Job Title:	Quality Assurance Sanitation Supervisor		Department:	Technical Services
Reports to:	QA Manager/Plant Manager

 

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

This position oversees the nightly sanitation process. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that JBS

policies and procedures are being followed during the sanitation process which includes but is not limited

to, employee safety, identifying and documenting sanitation and plant opportunities, monitor the

sanitation process to ensure the proper application of cleaning procedures are being applied, verify

documentation and dilution of cleaners and sanitizers, help with preparing the plant for pre- operational

inspection and if needed help with pre-operational inspection process. The supervisor will also inspect /

walk through different areas of the plant to identify repairs needed by maintenance or outside contractors

and complete the appropriate paperwork as needed to generate a work order. This position will interact

and work with multiple department leaders on specific issues pertaining to department. Complete

appropriate end of shift paperwork.

 

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Monitors the sanitation process, reports opportunities and operational issues through the completion of

the daily nightly log and emails

• Ensures that JBS and government policies are being followed.

• Complete a walkthrough of plant to identify areas of opportunity and notify appropriate individuals

through email or work orders

• Serves /acts as a liaison between sanitation management, plant departments and government

regulatory organizations.

• Interact and work with different departmental leaders

• Verify that chemical dilutions are correct either through visual monitoring or the process of titration

Manage the weekly master sanitation schedule. Ensure all tasks are completed and documented.

• Document and ensure corrective actions are in place for items not serviced.

• Visually verify required documents no less than one time a week to ensure sanitation contractor is

audit ready.

• Verify staffing numbers by area

• Conducts daily / after shift meetings as needed to review opportunities, concerns and improvements

for sanitation shift and plant improvement.

• Participates in meetings as requested / needed / required

Quality Assurance Sanitation Supervisor Job Description

Prepared by: Technical Services

Created 9/4/2024

Confidential Company Information Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552(b)(4)

• Communicates ideas, suggestions, problems and solutions as needed / required.

Assist in Pre-operational inspection as needed / requested

• Responsibilities also include documenting Safety inspections, report all findings to include pictures:

Citing, recommending, and implementing corrective actions

• Security assistance within the plant for unexpected events, Security contractor absences,

delinquencies, and plant ground perimeter abnormalities

• Ensure Safety compliance with PPE, LOTO, Scissor lift/ Mobile equipment, and Hazard

Communication: Oversee, inspect and audit daily

• Monitor Chemical labeling, Safety Data Sheets, and report if issues need to be addressed or corrected

• Monitor the Chemical Cage expected condition and compliance.

• Conduct and participate in injury investigations, Safety Violation Reports, Cardinal Rule Investigations,

and other determined areas of assessment and/or improvement.

• Provide coaching to all Sanitors on the application of Safety principles, practices, and techniques in the

workplace.

• Assist Incident Commander in facility Evacuations & Shelter in Place. Help direct rescue, firefighting

operations, police authority in the event of a fire or other emergency

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

This position requires but is not limited to the following management skills and abilities:

• Strong organizational skills with a focus on attention to detail

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Self – motivated, ask questions as needed

• Strong and effective communication skills, verbal, oral and written

• Ability to make decisions following company policies and procedures

• Ability to reach or exceed goal expectations

• Ability to tactfully work with multiple supervisors, leads and managers from other departments and

agencies to relay opportunities, issues and concerns

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The expectations and goals for this position are established annually. The continued performance measures

are based on the following:

• Analyze problems, concerns, or issues identify the root cause, provide a viable solution.

• Communicate effectively with all levels of plant and corporate management.

• Aid in training and improving standard

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

ACTIVITIES:

• Very active position, requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day, ability to lift 50 lbs.

 

HEARING:

• Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

 

REPETITIVE MOTION:

• Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.

 

VISUAL ABILITIES:

• Acute close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds throughout the day.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold.Temperatures are frequently below freezing, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for the majority of their work days.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements and licenses is not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job changes. 

 

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:  

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, Vacation, and company observed holidays.
• 401(K): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Wage Scale $77,968.80-$85,000
• Career Development: Out company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through our Better Futures program.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for are any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies , and proficiencies for the role.

 

Empire is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/VET/DISABILITY