QA SUPERVISOR - Day Shift
Company: Peco Foods
Location: West Point
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
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 test for and reporting of results to outside lab clients
and USDA (towards gaining USDA Recognized Status). Widely uses SPC
method in evaluation of results. Performs tests according to
standards, which include but not limit to pathogen identification,
bacterial quantification, sample collection, fat rancidity tests
and shelf-life studies. Assists lab technician and QA Manager in
developing microbiological standards and determine causes and
corrective actions for deviations from standards. Performs all
supervisory duties including assisting the QA Manager in
recruiting, hiring, educating, motivating, and evaluating QA
technicians.
Secondary Functions/Duties:
Assists in response to customer complaints regarding
microbiological weaknesses. Assists lab manager in developing an
efficient lab budge. Substitutes for absences of technicians when
necessary in order to complete priority projects. Assist
technicians in assorted projects beyond routine tests, including
but not limited to: research product development, consultation
visits to plant facilities, continuing education courses, and plans
personnel education programs, performing special tests/reports, and
attending meetings. Other duties as assigned. Learns Policies and
procedures, prerequisite programs, SSOP plan, Animal health and
welfare program, basic export requirements, federal regulations
regarding sanitation, HACCP, cooling, chilling, freezing
requirements, labeling requirements.
Supervision: Assigns and directs work of QA technicians. Training
and development of QA techs; reviews performance. Receives
infrequent instructions and works independently. Refers non-routine
situations to manager.Qualifications/Experience/License:
One to three years' experience in microbiology lab preferred .
Quality assurance experience in poultry processing plant preferred.
Must demonstrate successful supervisory skills, writing skills,
creative and effective problem solving skills, basic knowledge of
computers and related software.
Educational Requirements: BS degree in Biological Sciences, Food
Technology, Poultry Sciences or closely related field or equivalent
experience.Physical/Mental Requirements:
Must be able to lift 40 pounds, work under pressure, stand and walk
for long periods of time. Must be able to make an independent
judgment in routine tests. Tests often require exposure to cold and
damp environments.
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