Assistant QA Manager

MILLER POULTRY

Assistant QA Manager

Job Description

Department: Quality

Job Status: Full Time

Reports To: QA Manager

Grade/Level: College Degree-4 years, or equivalent

Amount of Travel Required: Varies

Work Schedule:

Positions Supervised:

Monday-Friday

Hours vary

Some Saturday's req.

QA Technicians, QA Leads, QA Supervisors, Janitors

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant QA Manager is responsible for the assisting the QA manager in daily operations with leadership and direction of a globally diverse Quality Assurance team in the delivery of internal and external quality assurance services, in support of one or more business units to ensure timely delivery of high quality deliverables.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Manages and leads the Quality Assurance Team setting goals and priorities in conjunction with the QA manager
• Researches, develops, implements all HACCP, GMP, SSOP and prerequisite programs required for the plant
• Develops and implements procedures and checks to ensure quality and wholesomeness to all customers while following all local, state, and federal requirements as well as BRC requirements
• Readies the plant for all quality and food safety audits
• USDA liaison
• Help to support the enforcement of company policies and customer requirements
• Help to facilitate and develop programs to enhance food safety and security
• Computer skills required
• Performs many monthly audits
• Train and develop QA team
• Strive to accomplish established goals and set priorities for Quality Assurance and Janitorial departments
• Enforce local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
• Understand and support all HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and prerequisite programs required for plant operations
• Support all certification programs
• Assist in preparing facility and personnel for all quality and food safety audits
• Provide training to janitors, QA staff, production employees and management as needed
• Conduct monthly food safety and quality assurance checks and audits
• Maintain accurate digital records – computer skills required
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of plant processing, product development
• Work with QA and production to minimize and address customer complaints
• Technical support for company regarding laws and regulations pertaining to food safety and USDA procedures
• In depth knowledge of plant processing and product development
• In charge of food safety, legality and quality
• All other duties as assigned

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) – Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage

of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel

• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
• Coaching and Development – Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience: Seven years minimum in food business preferably poultry or meat

Computer Skills: Basic understanding of Microsoft Office preferred

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

C (Constantly)

Walk

C (Constantly)

Sit

F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering

F (Frequently)

Reach Outward

F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Climb

N (Not Applicable)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

10 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Bump cap, earplugs, safety glasses)

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.