HACCP Superintendent

Description

HACCP Superintendent

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first – always.

This position directs, administers, and works with all levels of plant personnel. It oversees and manages the functioning of the facility Food Safety programs (HACCP and SSOP) and all individuals associated with all facets of the program. The role requires initiative and timely follow‑through to ensure execution and documentation meet the established guidelines.

• Serve as the on‑site expert to assist the facility in compliance with Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (PPC) FSQA Policies and plant procedures. Work in collaboration with the facility FSQA team to ensure all segments of the HACCP and SSOP programs are carried out according to the written procedures and formats.
• Review HACCP and SSOP records for completeness and correctness.
• Reassess and adjust the SSOP and HACCP plans when necessary; perform HACCP validations and annual reviews of food safety programs.
• Coordinate prompt answers for FSIS Non‑Compliance records and facilitate collaboration with plant management to support PPC’s Ownership Value.
• Complete a monthly walk‑through or assessment of plant compliance with GMP requirements and communicate results with plant management at monthly HACCP meetings.
• Provide timely reports and graphs as requested by the Business Unit Director, facility QA Manager, and plant management.
• Assist in the administration of the FSQA department, overseeing FSQA Technicians and maintaining compliance in conjunction with the QA Manager.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by QA and Plant Manager as needed.
• Continuously improve technical food safety skills and maintain a good understanding of microbiology, epidemiology, and food hygiene.
• Lead Food Safety assessments/audits when conducted.
• Answer Food Safety related questions for third‑party audits.

• Minimum of 1 year HACCP experience in a poultry environment (preferred).
• Familiarity with plant sanitation standards, guidelines, and overall sanitation operations in the poultry industry (slaughter, further processing).
• Basic knowledge of FSIS regulations, including 9
  
  CFR 416 and 9
  
  CFR 417.
• Knowledge and experience with auditing (preferred).
• HACCP Certification preferred but not required.
• GFSI (specifically BRC) training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.); SAP experience preferred.
• Effective technical reading and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills.
• Good math and analytical skills; statistics background preferred.
• Strong integrity and work ethic.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.

• Travel approximately 10% of the time (about 4–5 trips annually), with overnight stays of 1–4 days.
• Work varying days, including occasional weekends, and shifts to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating and acting in a manner that promotes efficient, cooperative teamwork.
• Work independently and exhibit PPC’s values to uphold the Quality Pillar and FSQA Programs.
• Navigate processing areas and equipment.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks; consistently enforce safe work habits.
• Recognize and act on incidents of food safety risks; consistently enforce food‑safe work habits.

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, or a similar field; or five (5) years of related experience and/or training, equivalent to an appropriate combination of education and experience.

The role involves both an office environment and the production environment with wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. Noise levels are usually loud.

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and six company‑observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary range approximately $95,842.80, +/- based on experience.
• Incentive Pay: eligible for the company’s annual bonus plan; amount varies per standard terms.
• Career Development: continuous learning opportunities and focus on career growth through development programs.

EOE, including disability/vets.