Overview
Quality Assurance Supervisor – 2nd Jobs in Eau Claire, WI at Perrigo
Reports To: Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor
Shift: Monday to Friday, Days (optional Overtime on Saturdays as needed)
Summary
The Meat Inspector works with the Food Safety and Quality Assurance department to ensure that food safety, quality standards and procedures are met and aligned with internal / external guidelines and customer specifications. Works closely with leaders and employees, Sales and Procurement and an external Inspector with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).Inspects and accepts or rejects incoming and outbound shipments of meat on the basis of food safety requirements, customer, regulatory, industry and internal standards. Inspects customer returns and conducts investigations. Tracks Supplier and Production deficiencies, reports findings to Sales, Procurement, Production and Suppliers, and recommends corrective actions based on trend analyses to ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and customer specifications. Performs QA Technician duties on the Production floor daily as needed.
Core Competencies:
Accountability and Dependability
Quality Orientation
Results Orientation
Teamwork
Core Values:
Demonstrate and uphold Core Values in interactions with internal and external partners:
ENGAGEMENT – Displays enthusiasm for job duties and participates in the attainment and advancement of organizational goals and interests.
INNOVATION – Displays the ability to think outside the box in order to develop creative and new solutions or products that meets current and future needs.
PROFESSIONALISM – Displays the behaviors and competencies that are expected of the position and the organization.
RESPECT – Displays an appreciation of different opinions, roles, experiences and backgrounds, follows the chain of command.
Job Duties
Incoming & Outbound Product Inspection: Responsible for verifying the arrival conditions of all incoming products to ensure appropriate storage was met and product is wholesome and in saleable condition. Accountable for ensuring quality specs are met for all outbound shipments. Takes photos and performs various tests to ensure food safety, and product specs are met. Accepts or rejects shipment based on findings:
Temperature Control – Uses temperature logger software to record and analyze shipment results
Sensory Test – Performs visual and organoleptic evaluation
Label Compliance – Verifies expiry date, placement of label, Lot number labels, product codes, weights, verification, labels are USDA approved, etc.
Packaging Conformance – Ensures appropriate packaging to specifications, including box, bag, strapping, bone guard, and packaging is USDA approved, etc. to ensure tares are accurate
Product Conformance – inspects for conformance to product specifications such as fat trim, cutting lines, bone count, etc.
Microbiology Test – computes shelf life expectancy, takes microbiological samples and sends to 3rd party lab for testing, tracks and records microbial results (E.coli 0157:H7, Salmonella) and provides to USDA Inspector for review.
Yield Test – conducts yield test, enters results into yield test database and sends report to Sales
Documentation: Prepares and tracks Product Evaluation Reports using data gathered from the inspection process. Updates raw materials inventory with results of receiving inspections. Maintains / updates Product Spec Sheets.
Investigations: Investigates and reports anomalies immediately. Communicates quality deviations to FSQA Supervisor, Sales, Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Procurement and Director of Operations.
Corrective Action: Recommends and implements corrective actions in consultation with QA, Sales, Procurement and Production Management team.
Reporting: Maintains complete and accurate records. Builds Claims Reports as needed with supporting documentation. Regularly reports to suppliers with findings and corrective action.
Trend Analysis: Actively reviews data to spot trends and make recommendations to address them with the Management team, Suppliers, and others as required.
Returned Product Inspection: Is responsible for returned product inspection, documentation, reporting and corrective action.
Regular QA Assistant duties on the processing line:
Temperature, product, label verifications
Metal detection testing
Yield testing
Hold and release
Document review and verification
Customer Service: Provides support that is friendly, valued, knowledgeable, and timely.
Other Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned, and initiates recommendations to further enhance the company’s recognition as a top employer.
Perform all work to organizational standards to ensure final product meets food safety and quality standards
Ensure general housekeeping around assigned area or request assistance as needed
Work effectively as part of a team to ensure productivity and efficiency
Follow all standard operating procedures, company policies and provincial and federal safety guidelines
Participate in training and cross training, and help coworkers as needed
Other duties shall be assigned as required
Requirements
High School or Post-Secondary Diploma, or equivalent work experience
1 or more years food safety experience in the meat processing/inspection industry
Food Safety Inspection Certification, or willingness to complete within 6 months of hire
Strong knowledge of butchery or cuts of meat an asset
Fluent in English, Spanish an asset
Working knowledge of:
Quality Assurance principles, sanitation, recall, internal audit and food safety methodologies
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) meat processing / inspection regulations
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
Food Safety Enhancement Program(FSEP)
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Safe Quality Food (SQF) v9
Organized self-starter with proven ability to manage and effectively follow up on multiple duties and meet all deadlines in a time and hygiene sensitive industry
Excellent observational, math, and decision-making skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Able to collect, maintain, evaluate data, summarize and write reports, and recommend continuous improvement
Good oral, written and communication skills; able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with production and office staff and external USDA Inspectors, and Auditors
Proficient in computer software, such as inventory / traceability software, manufacturing software, product testing equipment and Microsoft Office
Team player with high integrity, values and a positive attitude
Working Conditions
Ability to perform regular lifting of packaged meat (up to 60 lbs), work with minimal supervision in temperature controlled environments, including coolers (34 degrees Fahrenheit) and freezers (- 0.4 degrees Fahrenheit)
Safety equipment is required, e.g. steel-toe safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, gloves, face masks, etc.
Repetitive tasks within a fast-paced environment
Ability to stand, bend, and reach for long periods of time
Manual dexterity required
Overtime as required
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
401(K)
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Pay: $25 per hour
For information about the company, go to www.thelambcompany.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
The Lamb Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.
The Lamb Company is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates throughout the selection process. Please contact Human Resources if accommodation is required.
Experience
Required
1 year(s): Food safety experience in the meat processing/inspection industry
Skills
Preferred
Communication-Active Listening, Presentation
Flexiblity, Resiliency
Work Ethics-Punctual, Professional
Time Mgt-Plan, Goal Set, Delegate
Teamwork-Collaboration
Behaviors
Preferred
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor – 2nd
Company: Perrigo
Location: Eau Claire, WI
