Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Mitchell, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at https://fuillc.com/ to learn more! Performance Pet, located in Mitchell, SD, is home to the innovators and formulators who turn the desire for leaner, tastier, healthier or otherwise better pet food into an actual product on the shelves. Everything we do is custom-made for every customer, and we're the only canner to do so. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/performance-pet-products/. We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Mitchell, SD to help set and maintain our high quality standards. This opportunity provides a competitive salary and a complete benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and paid holidays. Schedule Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm Actual working hours may vary depending on team needs Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Product Quality & Safety Standards Food Safety/SQF Compliance Continuous Improvement/Strategy Records & Reporting

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, animal science, meat science, biology or related field; or comparable years’ experience
5+ years of Quality Assurance experience in the food or meat processing industries, preferred
2+ years’ experience as a supervisor
Knowledge of SOPs, SPC, HACCP, GMPs, Quality Assurance, and Food Microbiology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work day/evening/night shifts to support team, as needed
Ability to perform safety sensitive position
Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and egg
Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Stand up to 50% of the workday
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds
Frequently push/pull up to 25 pounds
Frequently climb steps and/or ladders up to 10 feet and perform duties on an elevated surface
Frequently bend at the knees and/or waist
Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions such as extreme hot or cold, wet/slippery conditions, high noise levels, and strong odors

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health, safety and environmental policies/procedures, FSMA requirements, HACCP requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Assist in setting quality standards and ensure that production is maintained at such standards
Provide necessary technical resources and information to all Plant Department Managers and report all quality deviations to the appropriate staff
Provide necessary documentation to ensure that established quality and food safety standards are met
Responsible for continuous improvement of the QA Department
Manage, train, coach, and lead all QA staff as well as the 2nd shift sanitation team
Communicate with purchasing and/or raw material suppliers, on product quality deviations and supplier audit information
Investigate and document all product complaints, recommending corrective action, as needed
Perform and/or oversee HACCP, GMP, SOP, SSOP and Food Safety/SQF audits as well as employee training in these areas
Utilize SPC and other statistical tools to improve areas within the QA function
Oversee and assist in working relationships with third party laboratories
Assist in the preparation for and execution of customer, corporate, and third-party audits
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
Travel less than 10% (to Redwood Falls Corporate Office for training, as requested)
Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.