American Foods Group · 3 weeks ago
Assistant QA Manager (LPP)
Long Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yrAmerican Foods Group LLC is a privately held beef processing company located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. The Assistant QA Manager supports the Quality Assurance Manager in overseeing quality assurance activities, ensuring products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, and maintaining high standards of food safety and compliance.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryFood Processing
No H1B
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
Assist by reviewing daily paperwork, to include SQF documents
Aid in coordinating monthly SQF meetings with the Food Safety Team to discuss and report issues, concerns, and improvements to maintain the integrity of the SQF system
Update, maintain and enforce quality programs: HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, SQF; monitor programs and ensure programs are enforced on the floor
Responsible for crewing, monitoring, and training of all QA personnel on quality and food safety programs
Implement and lead a robust Animal Welfare program
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 and control the disposition of nonconformance
Assist with investigation and corrective action responses for customer complaints
As needed, 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
Provide leadership for the Quality Assurance / Food Safety department
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
Required
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must be able to effectively communicate in English (reading, writing, speaking)
HACCP certified or have ability to obtain certification
SQF certified or have ability to obtain certification
Excellent understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs
Must have practical knowledge of FSIS regulations for meat products
Must have detailed and practical knowledge in plant sanitation practices
Knowledge in the operation of beef slaughter and fabrication, ground beef production, rendering and animal welfare
Working knowledge of microbiology, aseptic sampling technique, sampling plans, and laboratory practices
Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills
Possess self-motivation with the ability to take direction
Attain a strong leadership capacity with high personal integrity
Strong computer skills: ability to use designated programs including Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), the internet, and ERP systems
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, customers, vendors and management
Well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, attention to details, dependable
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in the following disciplines: Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Animal Science, or other biological sciences
Bachelor's degree in other areas will be considered
2-year associates degree will be considered
Benefits
This position is eligible for the Company's discretionary annual bonus plan and merit increases.
Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
401(k)
Disability insurance
Paid holidays
Our company supports your career growth with ongoing learning and training programs.
Company
American Foods Group
American Foods Group is a food processing company that produces and delivers fresh beef products to its customers.
Founded in 1946
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-23Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Steven Van Lannen
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-09-21
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