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Food Safety & Quality Assurance Team Member

As part of our Food Safety & Quality Assurance team, you will ensure our products meet the highest safety and quality standards. You will conduct sanitation checks, enforce HAACP and USDA regulations, and track products from start to finish, implementing corrective actions as needed. Overseeing FSQA programs in specific production areas, you will ensure compliance, train employees, and drive continuous improvement. With opportunities to step into FSQA Manager duties, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality products under brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathans Famous. If you are passionate about food safety, quality and leadership, join us and make an impact!

As part of your role, you will:

• Ensure that all Food Safety, Quality Assurance, SQF, and Regulatory programs are executed and documented accurately, maintaining compliance and product integrity.
• Investigate and resolve product/process failures quickly, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met.
• Collaborate closely with plant management, production teams, and the USDA to drive continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and sanitation.
• Prevent failures by actively managing HACCP, SSOP, and product specifications.
• Lead efforts to improve product quality and processes in partnership with FSQA staff and Operations.
• Oversee and participate in plant committees and task forces, such as the Health and Safety Committee, to enhance safety and quality standards.
• Conduct operational and pre-operational sanitation inspections and micro sampling to ensure the effectiveness of sanitation practices.
• Maintain and reassess the SQF Plan regularly, ensuring it remains compliant and up to date.
• Communicate key updates and ensure team-wide awareness for the effective implementation of the SQF system.
• Manage the work assignments, training, and development of food safety and quality assurance staff, fostering a high-performance team that upholds the highest standards of food safety and quality.