Food Safety and Quality Manager - Distribution Center at Perdue Farms Prince George, VA

Food Safety and Quality Manager - Distribution Center job at Perdue Farms. Prince George, VA.

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.
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Perdue is hiring a FSQA Manager to support our MARC (Mid Atlantic Replenishment Center) in Prince George, VA. The FSQA Manager provides leadership to cross-functional teams when problem solving issues across functional areas (QA, Operations, R&D, and Marketing/Sales), measures and communicate progress as a problem moves towards a lasting solution. The FSQA Manager will also assist Operations, R&D, Engineering with design (and process capability) on any new lines (as well as improvements in old lines), build and maintain a strong QA/FS teams by providing coaching and training, assist associates in receiving outside training when needed, provide Food Safety guidance to operations and maintain strong professional relationships.

This is an onsite position at our MARC (Mid Atlantic Replenishment Center) in Prince George, VA.

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1-year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

• Responsible for staying audit-ready year-round by ensuring programs are updated, trainings are conducted, and all relevant audit requirements are met for audits such as BRC, Organic, etc.
• Manage the QA technicians across all shifts including hiring, training, and developing the staff to meet the needs of the department.
• Monitoring Inbound & Outbound temperatures and verifying QA technician’s checks to ensure frequencies are being met.
• Monitoring/Verifying various aspects of Food Safety and Quality Assurance in accordance with specifications including, but not limited to, customer-specific temperature expectations, box quality checks, cooler temperature checks, loading dock condition & temperatures, pre-pack product loaded on trailers, damaged box conditions on inbound & outbound loads, and pallet inspections.
• Conducting GMP audits.
• Conducting routine label verifications to ensure labels contain all relevant and regulatory information.
• Verifying Master Case Tares daily to ensure packaging accuracy.
• Conducting cold chain product temperatures at each line.
• Verifying thermometer calibration in accordance with the site’s food safety program.
• Ensuring pre-shipment verifications are conducted in accordance with the site’s HACCP plan.
• Excellent organizational skills including time management and priority setting.

Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or an Agribusiness related major.

• 5 years’ experience in the food industry required, poultry strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of (and/or certifications in) food safety and all applicable regulations as required.
• 5 years’ experience managing requirements around verification programs; NAE, NGMO., Gluten Free, BRC, SQF, HACCP, etc.
• Substantial experience in Food Safety/Quality and/or Regulatory relations with a minimum of 2 years in progressive management role.
• 5 years with direct customer interface and support…