Purpose & Scope: Reports directly to the QA Superintendent and has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety, food safety, and quality goals as set forth by facility management. This position is responsible for the supervision of Quality personnel, and oversee quality aspects of production. Principle Responsibilities: List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed. Meet and exceed quality and food safety goals set forth by plant management by leveraging advance engineering skillsetsCoordinates the activities of the Quality Assurance (Spec) team for implementation of quality Conducts investigations of plant Quality Assurance and Food Safety processes and suggests process improvements projects and tasks that to be completedLook for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourages hourly team member’s ownership of all processesResponsible for minimizing customer claims through engineering controlsMonitors product and procedures to assure company, customer and government specifications are met or surpassed and make corrective actionCoordinate and supervise pre-operation sanitation, examining and verifying the cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and facilities dailyImprove employee safety by identifying hazards and problem shooting solutionsManages labor to a zero budgetProactively looks for ways to reduce cost through the elimination of foreign materialCompletes daily production plans by scheduling and assigning employees; accomplishing work results; prioritizing; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results on end of shift production summariesManages hourly employee’s timecards and vacation requests, ensuring accurate payIncreases employee retention and maintains good working relationships with Production Supervision, USDA, and all employeesEnsures food safety, human resources, and safety policies compliance by all production employeesResolve problems and issues with products and employees as they ariseCommunicate frequently with USDA inspectors regarding product, employees, safety, etc.Establish and maintain shelf-life requirements, finished product specifications, leaker testing, formulation weights, temperatures, and other necessary standardsDirect, motivate, and monitor Q.A. employees. Conduct interviews and hire new employees; evaluate performance of current employeesMonitor and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employeesEnsure completion of all QA dutiesTest new equipment for quality aspects Working Conditions: Production settingExposure to various chemicals, machinery and knivesSlippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noisesHigh level of interaction with other departments and employees40+ hours per week, occasionally on weekends Requirements: Describe necessary knowledge or skills, and type and amount of formal schooling, and work experience normally required to obtain these. Do not describe your own particular background. Experience: Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of QA and production jobs, and in supervisory positions Special Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verballyBilingual skills helpfulCapable of independent decision makingAbility to manage multiple prioritiesExcellent conflict resolution skillsDemonstrates integrity and fairnessAble to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situationsDesire for continuous improvementShows compassion towards and has an interest in othersBasic computer knowledge requiredGood organizational skillsAble to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as requiredGood attendance and safety records Manages: Quality Assurance employees EOE/Vets/Disability