Location: Green Bay, WI
Company: American Foods Group
facilities and pork slaughter facility. You will work closely with local and regional USDA/FSIS, AMS authorities, customer representatives, third party auditors, plant management and executive corporate management to ensure program and regulatory compliance.
In this position you will have the opportunity to impact public health and animal welfare across the beef industry. Primary Responsibilities: Provide leadership to the Quality Assurance Managers, in updating, maintaining, and implementation of pertinent regulatory documents and records, product specifications, quality assurance records, personnel records, and files. Ensure animal welfare, food safety policies and procedures, and
AMS school lunch and export programs are up to date. Manage the HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and specified risk material programs for product manufactured at our slaughter facilities.
Establish and monitor the acceptance criteria for our product and controls the disposition of nonconforming product. Assure all products produced in the plants meet or exceed customer requirements for food safety and quality. Collaborate to ensure animal ID traceability and provide technical guidance on post-mortem inspections. Statistically analyze data and utilize epidemiological skills to make informed decision and drive best practices. Effectively communicate with management and customers in planning, scheduling,
coordinating, and enforcing the quality assurance program. Cooperate with government agencies and third- and second-party auditors.
Actively participate in plant management, operational, industry and government agency meetings. NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Required): Bachelor of Science in Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine or related field. Must be able to travel 40-50% and relocate to Green Bay, WI. Advanced knowledge of the regulatory requirements for meat and poultry products.
Excellent understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs. Proven experience with effectively managing inspections and auditing activities. Strong knowledge of; labeling laws, specified risk materials, and animal welfare regulations for beef and pork products. Broad knowledge of microbiology, aseptic sampling technique, sampling plans, and laboratory practices. General understanding of statistical software, AS400 inventory system, and MS Office Applications. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree or higher in Science in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, or related field.
HACCP and GFSI certification. 5 years' experience in the beef or pork industry at supervisory level with a minimum of 3 years' experience in beef slaughter. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The ability and desire to mentor and coach a team of professionals dedicated to the success of the business. American Foods Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. American Foods Group, LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about, disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more: Pay Transparency. American Foods Group, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.
Learn more: E-Verify Summary American Foods Group, LLC is a privately held beef processing company headquartered in Green Bay, WI. As the 5th largest beef processing company in the U. S. we employ over 4,500 employees, ship over 5 million pounds of beef every day and export to countries around the globe. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. American Foods Group, a " hire to retire" type of company. What we offer: Competitive total compensation package for you and your family. Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health and Wellness Clinic, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!
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