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American Foods Group · 3 hours ago

Quality Assurance Foreperson (Harvest)

US-WI-Green Bay

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

American Foods Group is a privately held beef harvest facility located in Green Bay, WI. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Foreperson to oversee the Quality Assurance and Food Safety department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining product quality.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryFood Processing

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day activities for the Quality Assurance / Food Safety department

Work closely with local and regional USDA/FSIS authorities, customer representatives (if needed), government agencies, and auditors

Update, maintain, and implement pertinent regulatory documents and records, product specifications, quality assurance records, and quality assurance personnel records/files

Update, maintain and enforce quality programs: HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, SQF; monitor programs and ensure programs are enforced on the floor

Assist with corrective actions and follow up on preventive measures; ensure preventive measures are enforced on the floor

Assist with assuring all products produced in the plant meet or exceed customer requirements for quality and food safety

Assist with investigation and corrective action responses for customer complaints

Help establish and monitor the acceptance criteria for our product and control the disposition of non-conformance

Confer with management, customers, and other representatives in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, and enforcing the Quality Assurance / Food Safety program in conformance with customer requirements and production schedules as needed

Analyze and interpret data; submit results to designated personnel

Provide leadership for the Quality Assurance / Food Safety department

Be responsible for crewing, scheduling, and training of Quality Assurance / Food Safety employees

Participate in plant management and operational meetings. Attend meetings in QA Manager’s absence

Conduct line meetings with the quality assurance personnel in Harvest and Fabrication

Qualification

HACCP certificationSQF certificationQuality Assurance experienceMicrobiology knowledgePlant sanitation practicesStatistical software knowledgeInspection experienceComputer skillsSpanish languageLeadership abilityCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in the following disciplines preferred: Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Animal Science, or other biological sciences. Bachelor degree in other areas will be considered OR 5 years Quality Assurance/Food Safety experience

Must be certified or have the ability to obtain certification in the following: HACCP

Must be certified or have the ability to obtain certification in the following: SQF

Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speak, read, and write)

Must have detailed and practical knowledge in plant sanitation practices

Must have practical knowledge regarding the Labeling law for beef and beef products