REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/CERTIFICATION

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and using a computer keyboard
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Must have the ability to perform in all positions within the department.
• Must have RTE experience and be able to develop, execute and manage programs that support this process.
• HACCP Certification required. Must have experience with developing a HACCP plan for RTE products.
• Has managed and established programs that comply with the GFSI (BRC) audit process.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, animal science or related field required.
• Has managed and established programs that comply with the GFSI (BRC) audit process.
• Five years of experience in meat processing, food manufacturing, or related field including working with Quick service or Casual dining products.
• Two years of supervisory/management experience required.
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements, however under the discretion of SSI management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping in a refrigerated environment.
• Able to occasionally move and lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to move in, around and under equipment.
• Work in a refrigerated environment with limited exposure to freezer conditions.
  SSI Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:
  SSI is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status

This position is responsible for the daily and strategic operations of the quality assurance department, food safety practices, quality standards, customer QA and R&D contact and staff. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate performance data and reports to look for trends and/or issues and bring to the attention of all management so that it can be addressed.
• Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure that products meet the required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
• Identify and set appropriate quality standards and parameters for products.
• Communicate, direct training and enforce food safety practices, procedures, and specifications to QA team and company team members.
• Provides detailed feedback to customers and suppliers as needed/required including written and oral.
• Participate and coordinate product testing processes.
• Enforce proper FSQA standards across the facility.
• Recommend and facilitate solutions to departmental issues.
• Ensure products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, Company and local regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Interact with other management as part of the team providing insight, recommendations and counsel relating to quality and food safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of new employees.
• Oversee new employee training and continued performance monitoring.
• Schedule and oversee the daily workflow of the quality assurance staff.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Complete or insure performance evaluations are timely and constructive.
• Monitor department expenditures and overtime as needed. Implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure that all activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in the quality training and certification process