Quality Assurance Foreperson; Harvest

Overview

Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC., an American Foods Group Company, has an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Foreperson at our Acme Street plant in Green Bay, WI.

• Oversee the day-to-day activities for the Quality Assurance / Food Safety department.
• Work closely with local and regional USDA/FSIS authorities, customer representatives and auditors.
• Update, maintain and implement pertinent regulatory documents and records, product specifications, quality assurance records and personnel files.
• Update, maintain and enforce quality programs: HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, SQF; monitor programs and ensure enforcement on the floor.
• 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.
• Assist with investigation and corrective action responses for customer complaints.
• Help establish and monitor the acceptance criteria for our product and control the disposition of non-conformance.
• 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 as needed.
• Analyze and interpret data; submit results to designated personnel.
• Provide leadership for the Quality Assurance / Food Safety department.
• Be responsible for crewing, scheduling and training of Quality Assurance / Food Safety employees.
• 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.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor of Science in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Animal Science or related biological sciences OR 5 years of Quality Assurance/Food Safety experience.
• Must be certified or have the ability to obtain certification in HACCP and SQF.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speak, read, write).
• Must have detailed and practical knowledge in plant sanitation practices.
• Must have practical knowledge regarding the labeling law for beef and beef products.
• Preferred:
  Prior quality assurance experience in a USDA inspected beef, pork and poultry facility; strong background in inspection and auditing activities; prior use of Infor M3 inventory system; prior lead or supervisory experience; ability to effectively communicate in Spanish.

• Excellent understanding of HACCP, GMPs and SSOPs.
• Excellent working knowledge of the regulatory requirements for meat products.
• Working knowledge of microbiology, aseptic sampling technique and sampling plans.
• Working knowledge of statistical software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, people skills and strong leadership ability.
• Strong computer skills: ability to use designated programs including Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), the Internet, HRMS and Kronos.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC (Acme Street) is an American Foods Group company located in Green Bay, WI. This privately held beef harvest facility employs over 1,000 employees and harvests on average 3 million pounds of beef per day.

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan including Health and Wellness Clinic, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program, Discount Meat Purchase Program and more.

• Arts and culture including exceptional performing arts facilities, museums and visual art galleries.
• Family fun such as the NEW Zoo, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Bay Beach Amusement Park.
• Tours of the finest wineries & breweries, the Packers Hall of Fame and more.