Food Safety & QA Supervisor

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As part of our Food Safety & Quality Assurance team, you will ensure our products meet the highest safety and quality standards. You will conduct sanitation checks, enforce HAACP and USDA regulations, and track products from start to finish, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Overseeing FSQA programs in specific production areas, you will ensure compliance, train employees, and drive continuous improvement. With opportunities to step into FSQA Manager duties, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality products under brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous.

If you are passionate about food safety, quality and leadership, join us and make an impact!

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years’ relevant experience in food safety or quality assurance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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    Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.

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    Familiarity with meat processing, USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and SQF

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    Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards and address inquiries or complaints.

• HACCP and SQF certifications preferred.

• Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards and address inquiries or complaints.

• Proficiency in database, inventory, manufacturing software, QMS systems, SAP, and MS Office.

• Strong written and oral communication, with excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong planning, multitasking, and project management skills.

• Must complete forms in English; ability to travel up to 20% and work extended hours or weekends as needed.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, fostering positive relationships and a team-oriented atmosphere.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Additionally ability to differentiate colors.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.