FOOD SAFETY QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER - AURORA, IL, STOCK YARDS

Company: US Foods
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: October 11, 2024

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Manage the internal quality audit function for the site and ensure effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process within the framework of the plant's Quality Management System
• HACCP Coordinator and responsible for coordination of recalls
• Site leader responsible for on-site product risk assessment and risk management plan
• Attend site leadership meetings to report and drive continuous improvement: in sanitation, food safety, quality, and preventative maintenance.
• Enforce production suspension to ensure food safety and quality continuity.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with USDA, FDA, State and local authorities and act as division's primary liaison with these agencies.
• Develop & implement site specific programs for GMP's, SSOP's, allergen control etc.
• Develop and conduct site specific training programs for employees.
• Manage HACCP and SSOP validations and verifications.
• Manage to contract 3rd party labs and develop bacteria and quality lab testing as needed / required.
• Perform 3rd party audit preparation and supplier audits as necessary.
• Ensure sanitation requirements are maintained in all areas of the facility under scope.
• Work with management, sales and customers as needed -to understand and reduce product returns and complaints and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure food safety and raw material compliance specifications.
• Manage labeling compliance with USDA/FDA regulations.
• Ensure complete data collection and trending on relevant programs.
• Review the Pest Control logs from 3rd party services and follow up with corrective actions.
• For RTE (Ready to Eat) Facilities only: - Coordinate Hygienic Zoning and Flow controls. -
• For exporting facilities only - manage export program, including update of product lists, AMS audit, update of QSA manual, exporting certification, troubleshooting of export related issues and review of all appropriate paperwork.SUPERVISION:Manage the sanitation activities and/or crew (internal or external).Manage possible quality technician in plants where applicable.RELATIONSHIPSInternal: - - Support operations associates at plant level and maintain corporate communicationsExternal: -Various governing agencies such as USDA, FDA, local authorities, auditing companies, vendors, and customers - - - -WORK ENVIRONMENTMust be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35 -F- 45 -F. - - Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10 -F to +10 -F with company provided apparel. - -MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum 2 years' experience LEADING plant food safety program required.
  • Preferred 5 years' experience in a food service processing & distribution environment.
  • Food safety training, sanitation (SSOP & GMP), USDA quality troubleshooting and QA process improving skills required.
  • Meat industry background/experience with food safety/quality knowledge in a meat production environment required. -
  • Experience with a HACCP plan design, measurement, documentation & training required. Formal HACCP training/certification preferredEDUCATION
    • 4-year college degree or formal training/certification in Animal science/Food safety/Veterinary science preferred.CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
      • GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiatives for HACCP Certification) -PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
        • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize required.
        • Critical thinking. Analytical skills. Written and verbal communication skills.
        • Strong interpersonal skills required, including the ability to relate and positively influence employees & third parties at all organizational levels.
        • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
          • Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.#LI-EG1

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