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JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Service Manager

Purpose & Scope: To maintain Product Integrity and Food Safety within the plant. Implement all Government Directives, Regulations, and Policies on a plant-wide basis. Oversee all production: Pre-operational Sanitation; Production and Food Safety of consumer-ready meat products for all processes and ensure that all packages meet customer specifications. Monitor & Verify Animal Welfare Standards & Regulations.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Manage Quality Assurance throughout the facility; all shifts and delegate tasks within the areas/ shifts.

• Organize and train all people within the Quality Assurance area

• Implement Government Regulations (USDA) regarding Animal Welfare, Quality Control and Food Safety in all areas of the plant

• Maintain effective communication channels between Government (USDA) and plant officials

• Monitor all Government Regulations, programs, and policies regarding food safety both inside and out of the plant (FSIS, USDA, FDA, Modernization etc.)

• Keep employees focused on HACCP and GMP procedures

• Track microbiological trends, sanitation program performance, and product shelf life within the plant and communicate results to plant team members and corporate quality assurance

• Create and modify a, as needed, Quality Control programs to be implemented plant and company-wide

• Adhere to specific customer request and specifications in reference to the quality of products. Build & Maintain External Customer Relationships

• Develop and organize different means of evaluating product quality and then develop better ways to produce products

• Oversee all raw material claims and product/ingredient receiving procedures

• Knowledge, background, and expertise in meat operations are critical. Areas of knowledge must include HACCP, specification adherence to incoming raw materials, brine mixing procedures, ingredient and allergen control, trimming, chilling, styling & packaging specs, packaging modified atmosphere characteristics, final box/package configuration and shelf-life

• Evaluate sanitation and pest & rodent contractor’s performance to ensure they are completing their jobs in a safe, effective, and professional manner

• Constantly review and update product quality control programs

• Manage special projects regarding quality and food safety for the plant

• Work tasks fluctuate demanding on the direction of government officials, plant conditions, and business objectives

• Coordinate efforts implementing new products/process with respective parties (i.e. engineering, production, management, maintenance)

• Develop, maintain, and implement any programs relating to the customer, or 3rd party requirements, to include leading audits and maintenance of BRC certification

• Monitor, track and evaluate all SPC programs mandated relative to customer requirements or plant performance

• Work closely with operations to ensure regulatory compliance, customer specifications, and performance metrics are maintained

• Knowledge, background, and expertise in the British Retail Consortium (BRC) standards. Able to lead cross-functional teams across the facility in order to prepare and maintain the facility BRC compliant.

• Responsible for maintaining the facility “audit-ready” at any given time, in more specific terms: customer audits, BRC, USDA/FSIS audits, and Organic audits.

Working Conditions:

• Conduct walkthroughs, inspections, and meetings in a Cold/ Hot environment

• Typically work 50-60 hours per week M-F plus some Saturday when necessary

Education:

• B.S. in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science or related science discipline preferred

• Masters degree highly desirable but not required

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years experience in the quality control area

• HACCP certification

• BRC certification desirable but not required

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

+ Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

+ Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation and 6 company observed holidays;

+ 401(k): eligible after the 1st day of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule

+ Base salary range of $93,000k - $125,000k

+ This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control ACT requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE/Vet/Disabled