Meat Processing Manager Date Posted: Oct 10, 2024 Requisition ID: 449310 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46205 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Board of Animal Health (BOAH): BOAH operates under the direction of an 11-member board of animal industry professionals to: • Protect Hoosiers' investment in animal agriculture, wildlife, horses and companion animals. • Protect public health by preventing and controlling the spread of animal diseases, such as rabies, which pose a threat to people. • Maintain a vital link in a safe food supply through the state meat and poultry and dairy inspection programs. • Help people and their animals who are victims of large-scale disasters such as floods and tornadoes. Role Overview: The Meat Processing Manager serves as a subject matter expert for Public Health Information System (PHIS), labeling, processing, and sampling programs. You will works with agency leadership to ensure activities in regulated establishments produce products that are safe for human food, unadulterated, accurately labeled, and complies with all applicable laws. As a Meat Processing Manager you will represent the BOAH in liaison contacts with plant owners, Indiana Department of Health and local health departments, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service, and food safety laboratories. In this role you additionally may be eligible to complete training in Compliance or as an Enforcement, Investigation and Analysis Officer (EIAO). Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Check out our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to see how much this salary is worth after employer funded benefits!! A Day in the Life: The essential elements of the job duties: + The Meat Processing Manager functions as the subject matter expert and consults with staff, to clarify procedure and interpretation. + Incumbent serves as a subject matter expert for Public Health Information System (PHIS), labeling, processing, and sampling programs. + Incumbent is responsible for designing, creating and implementing training programs for new and existing inspectors in all areas of subject matter expertise. + Incumbent designs and implements label approval programs, reviews and carries out label approvals. + Incumbent designs and implements programs to collect, analyze and report data from activity at state governed facilities. + Perform standard evaluations of Meat and Poultry Inspector's sampling methods and other techniques and processes making recommendations with respect to new principles and policies. Works to establish related goals and priorities. + Review, analyze and evaluate Meat and Poultry Division documents, records, and files for compliance with Indiana and federal law. + Provide consultation and technical advice to the BOAH Meat and Poultry Division Director and Deputy Director, Area Supervisors, and Inspectors. Provide information to meat and poultry plant owners and managers on the provisions and application of the Indiana and Federal meat and poultry inspection laws. + Serves as liaison with USDA, Food Safety Inspection Service personnel on federal reviews of official and Cooperative Interstate Shipment program facilities. + Perform related duties as required by the Meat and Poultry Division Director The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. What You'll Need for Success: You must have the following requirements to be considered for employment: + A Bachelor Degree, preferred, from an accredited University or College with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in biological science, chemistry, food science, nutrition, microbiology, agriculture, administration, mathematics, engineering, environmental health, public health, or a related field. + Preferred Completion of state provided training to become certified by the United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) as an EIAO. + Successful completion of USDA training courses, including livestock and poultry slaughter, inspection methods, further processing and labeling, and ready to eat/shelf stable which requires attending courses and passing exams. + Extensive knowledge of Meat and Poultry Inspection as described by the Indiana and federal law. + Extensive knowledge of, and the ability to apply and use federal and state laws and policies. + Extensive knowledge of food protection principles and practices, including bacteriology, microbiology, chemistry, food science, engineering, and computer technology. + Specialized knowledge of inspection and investigation methods, procedures, and techniques. + Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, with individuals or groups. + Knowledge and ability to operate a personal computer and applications. + Ability to obtain a valid driver’s license and to perform moderate travel with reliable transportation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: + Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] . The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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