Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

The FSQA Supervisor oversees activities in the FSQA department ensuring consistent product quality of all products produced. They will also identify potential issues in all phases of operations. Leads the continual development and implementation of the SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plans to meet USDA regulations, company, and customer expectations regarding food safety. Monitors and verifies production SSOP and HACCP records. Monitors plant GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) and other prerequisite programs daily. Proactively identifies problems before they develop utilizing SPC (Statistical Process Control) tools or other tracking/trending analysis skills, as necessary.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities Develops programs and procedures to ensure regulatory and company food safety requirements are met and maintained. Communicates to and trains all associates prior to their implementation. Updates, manages, and maintains the SSOP and HACCP and other prerequisite programs in an organized and effective manner. Audits all SSOP and HACCP records providing timely feedback to management. Maintains a positive relationship with the USDA and keep up with the regulations concerning SSOP and HACCP programs. Informs Operations management of USDA concerns and corrective actions from your shift. Assures that all certification programs; BRC, Organic, etc. are audited at the plant level to ensure facility is meeting all clauses and requirements for continued certification (to include all in plant generated documentation). Participates in all external audits with certification bodies and government agencies. Verifies Weekly Pork Quality Evaluations with FSQA Technicians. Participate in/lead team, Animal Welfare, Weekly Product Show, Operational and Safety Meetings. Develops and maintains lines of communication between FSQA Technicians, Production Supervisors and Management to ensure that all are kept informed of issues found, corrective actions taken and any changes to programs and procedures. Assures that plant programs for all certification bodies are reviewed and updated at the specified frequency. Updates HACCP plans after re-assessments are completed with the FSQA Manager. Conducts and documents monthly audits of the facility in the areas of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Pest Control, Glass Avoidance, SSOP/HACCP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure/Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) and general facility condition. Based on findings requests corrective actions/preventative measures for deficiencies. Responsible for training, on-going verification, and documentation of training of all levels of plant associates concerning Pre-Operational, Operational SSOP and HACCP programs. Hands on involvement in all food safety problems that arise during the shift and developing appropriate solutions and corrective actions/preventative measures for those problems. Send out lab samples as requested. Conducts scientific data validations that support facility food safety decisions as needed yearly. Fill in for FSQA Manager in the event they are absent from the facility. Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree preferably in Food Science, Animal Science, Operations Management, Biology or Chemistry. 5+ years FSQA experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Experience Requirements 1 to 3 years of related experience. Must have experience with food safety plant style audits. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask while maintaining required timeliness. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft computer software. Experience Preferred Pork Industry knowledge. HACCP certification knowledge of USDA regulations including GMP, SSOP and HACCP and labeling. Be familiar with HACCP and SSOP requirements to include monitoring and implementing validation processes. Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements Position is partially sedentary but will  require frequent visits to the processing plant floor and occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment, product containers, or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. Work activity is in an office and plant floor environment. When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of -10 degree to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 0 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals found in poultry, food and processing plant. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.