2nd Shift Bacon Quality Assurance Supervisor

Description

Position at JBS USA

POSITION:QA/Food Safety Supervisor Belly Complex – 2nd shift

DEPARTMENT:Quality Control

LOCATION:Ottumwa

SALARY CLASS:Exempt

 

OUR COMPANY, YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

JBS Prepared Foods is a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting sliced meats, bacon, ham and ribs. JBS Prepared Foods (formerly Swift Prepared Foods and Plumose) was acquired by JBS, the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken and pork, with a vision of building the company into a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.

 

OUR MISSION:

 

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Work with operations team to ensure that product is being produced to specification
• Work with area superintendent and USDA to ensure that processes comply with plant HAACP plans
• Train and mentor employees for program compliance
• Review and monitor customer claims on product quality to continually improve processes
• Lead root cause analysis for food safety/quality events
• Conduct team meetings and evaluate group performance.
• Provide individual feedback and create development plans for team members.
• Lead a team of approximately 8-10 QA Techs
• Ensure plant employees are following GMP's and food safety programs.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• 1-2 years of direct supervisory or management experience
• Previous experience working in a meat processing facility is highly desired
• Ability to work in cold/hot environments and on weekends as necessary
• Pork bacon product specification knowledge
• Strong computer skills required
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
• Strong communication and mentorship skills
• High School degree or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field preferred
• Good attendance record (3 points or less for internal candidates)

 

Working Conditions:

• Production and maintenance settings
• Exposure to various chemicals and machinery
• Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise

 

 

We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE Veterans/Disabled