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Kansas Action for Children, Inc

Quality Assurance Supervisor - Ready To Eat (Eveni

Kansas Action for Children, Inc, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703


At Butterball Sherwin Feed Mill in Mount Olive, North Carolina, United StatesJob Description

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success.Job Summary:Monitor product attributes to assure product quality is at targeted levels of the customer product specifications. Assure food safety, regulatory and company compliance. Assure compliance with all established safety procedures. Ensure all required checks and tests are performed within the plant as prescribed in the USDA regulations, the Butterball LLC Policies, and the HACCP program. Supervises Quality Assurance Technicians in the specific department. Responsible for retained product releases. Maintain the technical expertise of assigned technicians with recurring training in all areas with their functional area.Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Review paperwork from previous day and ensure proper procedures are followed.Reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.Works closely with USDA.Supervise QA technicians.Work on Plant floor following up with technicians and operations to ensure quality and food safety.Communicate with all levels of management to ensure they maintain control of the process.Review and approve Kronos time of Technicians.Attend various meetings and participate on cross-functional teams.Assist with customer and third-party audits and audit preparation.Troubleshoot plant quality problems.Troubleshoot plant sanitation problems.Assist with facility audits.Assist plant in the development of process control procedures and monitoring.Assist with plant process and product improvement projects.Training/Coaching of QA techs as well as operations when necessary.Supervise all QA functions in the facility on the weekends on a rotational basis.Consistent, regular attendance at work for assigned work schedule.Knowledgeable of product specifications and plant quality procedures, plant HACCP plan.Participate in investigation of product failures and customer complaints.Attend and participate in various meetings and task teams, lead or guide meetings as needed.Troubleshoot, investigate and respond to customer complaints.Review and assist with the response to Non-Compliances.80% floor presence.Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned by QA Manager or Director of QA.Promote and train on GMP's and Food Safety.Daily SOP audits.Monitor contractor and construction projects.Must be able to work weekends.Must be able to work all hours assigned.Must be flexible for shift work and weekends.Must be willing to cross-train in other areas of the facility in QA roles.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to learn and understand HACCP principles.Ability to manage time and technical skills.Familiar with GMP's, Food Safety, HACCP, USDA and SSOP's.Ability to write reports and procedures.Ability to perform a risk analysis.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers.The ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry as necessary to perform the duties required.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Interpersonal skills for the supervision of entry-level Quality technicians.Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science or related field or equivalent experience (preferred), High School education (required).2 - 4 years' experience in poultry processing and pre-operational sanitation (required).2 - 4 years' supervisory experience (required).Retail (Tray Pack/Ground Products) experience preferred but not required.HACCP Certified (preferred but not required, must be willing to obtain certification).Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

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