FSQ Supervisor

Job Description
Summary
The Classic Jerky Company is currently looking for a Quality Assurance Supervisor at our Taylor MI plant. This position works closely with the FSQ Manager to achieve Food Safety and Quality objectives. Supervisory responsibilities include developing the duties and directing the activities of QA staff, as well as following up on the quality, quantity, and accuracy of their work.
Qualifications
*Must be HACCP certified 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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must have Food Manufacturing Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist FSQ Manager to:
Ensure all local, state and federal regulatory issues are identified & adhered to.
Fulfill product exporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 417 – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems.
Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 416 - Sanitation.
Ensure specification data base accuracy.
Net weight monitoring, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.
Defective material investigation, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.
Monitor and manage a Quality Systems Laboratory capable of conducting chemical testing of in process and finished products as required by corporate Food Safety and Quality objectives.
Audit operational records for content and accuracy.
Execute the product retention program, and apply knowledge to product and process improvement.
Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company pre-requisite programs, SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
Enforce all safety rules and company policies; provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety policies for team members.
Leadership:
Build and support a culture at the plant which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
Must demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real - Relationship Driven – Stewardship - Speed Matters - Self Discipline - Show Awesome Character.
Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and outside) the assigned department.
Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.
Ability to independently manage and organize individual projects and work as part of a team.
Personnel:
Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members.
Implement and monitor training for new hires & continuing training of current team members.
Maintain attendance records, counsel employees with poor attendance, & follow up with coaching/discipline as appropriate.
Review, correct, and approve timekeeping tool to ensure team members are paid correctly each pay period
Appraise work performance: conduct appropriate reviews for team members; give coaching/discipline as appropriate in a consistent and timely manner.