Beef Modernization​/Fsqa Supervisor 1St Shift

Beef Modernization / FSQA Sorter Supervisor 1st Shift

Assist the Technical Services Superintendent in achieving Food Safety and Quality Assurance objectives. This role requires expertise in HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE, Animal Handling & Welfare programs, third‑party audit standards, and USDA regulatory requirements. The position leads Food Safety team members, oversees Sorter training and performance, and drives continuous improvement in food safety systems.

• Support development, implementation, and management of HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE, Animal Handling & Welfare programs
• Lead, mentor, and develop Food Safety team members
• Review daily and weekly plant information including ’s, microbial data, and HACCP/SSOP trend indicators
• Implement corrective actions, special projects, and microbial validation studies
• Conduct monthly Animal Handling, HACCP, and Food Safety meetings; participate in weekly USDA meetings
• Train Sorter personnel on bovine anatomy, physiology, pathology, and contamination
• Guide Sorter team in determining proper actions for removal and disposal of unwholesome or unfit carcasses, parts, or viscera
• Ensure Sorter team understands conditions/disease processes requiring USDA Public Health Veterinarian disposition
• Audit Sorter personnel regularly to ensure alignment with food safety goals; provide immediate corrective actions as needed
• Coordinate staffing to fill vacant or absent positions and help minimize turnover
• Conduct pre‑operational inspections, set up production equipment, and submit maintenance work orders
• Maintain food and work safety regulations
• Audit product and employee safety throughout the shift
• Conduct line meetings weekly or as needed to address department issues or concerns
• Perform all other duties as needed

• Thorough knowledge of SSOP, GMP, SAFE, Animal Handling, and HACCP programs
• Basic understanding of Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Plant Sanitation, Process Control, and Quality Assurance
• Strong understanding of bovine anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent problem‑analysis skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or related field preferred
• Previous Quality Assurance or HACCP experience in a food processing plant preferred
• PAACO and HACCP certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the packing industry or on the harvest floor
• Knowledge of USDA online procedures and decision‑making processes
• Prior USDA online inspection experience preferred but not required

• Strong harvest floor knife skills
• Strong understanding of harvest operations
• Effective communication with Supervisors across Q/A, Production, Safety, and USDA personnel
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in hot temperatures and extended hours, including some weekends
• Physically able to move around the harvest floor, including uneven, slippery surfaces and tight spaces