QA SUPERVISOR - Days
Company: Peco Foods
Location: Tuscaloosa
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
The Supervisor position supervises Quality Assurance Technicians
in food processing facility and assists poultry plant in assuring
microbiological quality. The position is at the Tuscaloosa plant on
day shift. Essential Job Functions/Duties:
Performs microbiological and other quality assurance tests. Assures
accuracy of testing with quality assurance lab checks and known
standard comparisons. Promotes (GMP) good manufacturing practices
and HACCP compliance. Assists QA Technician in contacting,
performing tests for and reporting of results to outside lab
clients and USDA (towards gaining USDA recognized status). Uses SPC
method in evaluation of results. Perform tests according to
standards, which include but not limit to, pathogen identification,
bacterial quantification, sample collection, fat rancidity tests
and shelf-life studies. Assists QA Technician and QA Manager in
developing microbiological standards and determine causes and
correction actions for deviations from standards. Learn policies
and procedures, prerequisite programs, SSOP plan, animal health and
welfare program, basic export requirements, federal regulations
regarding sanitation, HACCP, cooling, chilling, freezing and
labeling requirements. Performs all supervisory duties including
assisting the QA Manager in recruiting, hiring, educating,
motivating, and evaluating QA Technicians. Assists in response to
customer complaints regarding microbiological weaknesses. Assists
lab manager in developing an efficient lab budge. Serve as back of
QA Technicians, when necessary, to complete priority projects.
Assist technicians with assorted projects beyond routine tests,
including but not limited to research product development,
consultation visits to plant facilities, continuing education
courses, plans education programs, performing special tests/reports
and attending meetings. Other duties as assigned.
Supervision:
Assigns and directs work of QA technicians. Training and
development of QA techs; reviews performance and attendance.
Receives infrequent instructions and works independently. Refers
non-routine situations to QA Manager.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Food Technology, Poultry
Sciences or closely related field or equivalent experience. One to
three years of experience in microbiology lab or food quality
preferred. Quality assurance experience in poultry processing plant
preferred. Demonstrated successful supervisor skills,
communication, written and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of
computers and software including Word and Excel.
Travel Details:
Periodic travel for meetings and seminars.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift 40 pounds, work under pressure, stand and walk
for long periods of time. Must be able to make independent judgment
in routine tests. Must be able to be exposed to cold/wet/damp
environments daily.
Keywords: Peco Foods, Tuscaloosa , QA SUPERVISOR - Days, Other , Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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