JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION
Position Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor
Type of Job Description: New Job Description
Position Type: Fulltime
Job Catalog Position Title: QA Supervisor
FLSA Status: Salaried
Department: FSQA
Location: Columbia, MO
Business Unit: Principe Foods
Reports to: Quality Assurance (QA) Manager
Years of Experience: 3 years in USDA Facility & 2 years supervisor experience.
Number of employees Supervised: 4
The primary function of this position is to assist the QA Manager with ensuring the company has the highest product quality that is safe for human consumption.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assistant to and direct backup for QA Manager
Directly supervises QA technicians and coordinates their activities with assistance from QA Manager
Responsible for ensuring implementation of SQF Program protocols and standards.
Works with QA Manager to help maintain HACCP program and all records associated with it, including the monitoring of the CCPs.
Ensures all records and proper documents for SQF, HACCP and all pre-requisite programs are properly organized and maintained.
Collaborates with Lab Manager on scheduled testing
Follows up on any maintenance requests that are generated
Documents all sanitation requests that are needed.
Interacts with USDA on any NRs and any other concerns of the inspectors.
Responsible for Internal pest control program supplementing the outside pest control program
Coordinates internal audits (GMP, glass and brittle plastic).
Assists Lab manager on any samples that need to be taken for analysis
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Bachelor’s degree in a biological science with 3+ years’ experience in a USDA RTE facility
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
HACCP certified
Ability to make decisions without guidance
Ability to multi-task
Must have excellent problem-solving abilities
Must have excellent customer service skills
Must have excellent computer skills
Must have excellent communication skills
Must be able to read and comprehend regulations, correspondence, instructions, rules and regulations as well as fill out forms and write reports
DECISION – MAKING AUTHORITY
Must be able to make decisions related to area of responsibility without guidance
BUDGETARY OR PROPERTY RESPONSIBILITY
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time
Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations
Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing
Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise
Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information
Responding on an on-call basis to emergencies and incidents at all hours.
May be exposed to stressful situations
May be required to work additional hours/overtime without advance notice
Seeing, hearing and speaking clearly in order to communicate effectively
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted
More about us:
Since 1945, Principe has combined its Italian heritage with true craftsmanship to deliver the best Italian meats and charcuterie in the world. To meet growing consumer demand for great-tasting, high-quality Italian meats and charcuterie, Principe Foods is opening a new facility, combining old world traditions with innovative recipes, and expanding the authentic artisan offerings of Principe in the United States.
JBS Prepared Foods, a division of JBS USA, the leading global supplier of diversified, high-quality food products, acquired Principe Foods in February 2022.
Now it is your turn to join a company with the mission to use these 100-plus years of knowledge to be the BEST in all we do; completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers; a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.
Opportunity for career growth – we prefer to promote internal employees into management roles as they are ready for new responsibilities
Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including Medical, 401(k) and free tuition to select schools
Charitable involvement across Mid-West communities (Hometown Strong)
Company Culture (Purpose & Culture)
EOE/Vets/Disability
