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PECO FOODS INC · 17 hours ago

QA SUPERVISOR - 2nd Shift

Batesville, Arkansas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

PECO Foods Inc is a company focused on food quality and safety, and they are seeking a QA Supervisor for the 2nd shift. The role involves supervising a team of QA Technicians, performing microbiological tests, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Food Production

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs microbiological and other quality assurance tests

Assures accuracy of testing with quality assurance lab checks and known standard comparisons

Promotes (GMP) good manufacturing practices and HACCP compliance

Assists QA Technician in contacting, performing tests for and reporting of results to outside lab clients and USDA (towards gaining USDA recognized status)

Uses SPC method in evaluation of results

Perform tests according to standards, which include but not limit to, pathogen identification, bacterial quantification, sample collection, fat rancidity tests and shelf-life studies

Assists QA Technician and QA Manager in developing microbiological standards and determine causes and correction actions for deviations from standards

Learn policies and procedures, prerequisite programs, SSOP plan, animal health and welfare program, basic export requirements, federal regulations regarding sanitation, HACCP, cooling, chilling, freezing and labeling requirements

Performs all supervisory duties including assisting the QA Manager in recruiting, hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating QA Technicians

Assists in response to customer complaints regarding microbiological weaknesses

Assists lab manager in developing an efficient lab budge

Serve as back of QA Technicians, when necessary, to complete priority projects

Assist technicians with assorted projects beyond routine tests, including but not limited to research product development, consultation visits to plant facilities, continuing education courses, plans education programs, performing special tests/reports and attending meetings

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

MicrobiologyQuality AssuranceHACCP ComplianceGMPSupervisory SkillsWordExcelCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Food Technology, Poultry Sciences or closely related field or equivalent experience

Demonstrated successful supervisor skills, communication, written and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of computers and software including Word and Excel

Must be able to lift 40 pounds, work under pressure, stand and walk for long periods of time

Must be able to make independent judgment in routine tests

Must be able to be exposed to cold/wet/damp environments daily

Preferred

One to three years of experience in microbiology lab or food quality preferred

Quality assurance experience in poultry processing plant preferred

Company

PECO FOODS INC

One of the top poultry companies in the U.S., Peco supplies a broad range of products and services to national restaurant chains, regional food service distributors, retail grocers and international accounts.

Founded in 1937

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US

5001-10000 employees

https://pecofoods.com/

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