Wayne Sanderson

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The HACCP Supervisor assists the Quality Assurance Mgr in monitoring and verification of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Program and prerequisite programs as well as pertinent food and safety programs and associated training. This role directs the day to day activities of the HACCP Technicians to ensure compliance with company, industry and governmental standards and assists with the development and reassessment of assigned location’s HACCP and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP) program regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

• Assist QA Manager in monitoring HACCP and SSOP programs daily including data collection, coordination and distribution; ensure paperwork is accurately completed and recorded as required, ensuring all paperwork is accurate and complete and work is performed in compliance with company, regulatory and Federal, State and local policies, guidelines and laws
• Plan, direct and review the activities of HACCP Technicians deploying and rotating personnel to optimize department performance by managing quality assurance & food safety checks, validating quality checks against production & customer specifications and managing products placed on hold
• Maintain and update all Food Safety related documents (e.g. HA, Flow charts, CCP forms, etc.) including data collection, coordination and distribution, ensuring paperwork is accurately completed and recorded as required
• Manage facility microbiological program, documenting areas of concern and disseminating to appropriate personnel
• Document, revise and maintain the SOP’s relevant to position; train employees, including new hires on relevant processes, procedures (i.e. HACCP requirements, GMP, SSOP, etc.) and the consequences of noncompliance; document and record training in a timely manner
• Manage non-compliance records (NR) issued by the USDA including working with operations on response or appealing the NR up to the district level
• Assist in the management of the complex’s food safety program, including monitoring HACCP and SSOP programs daily, approval of new equipment and plant audits (e.g. Animal Welfare, SQF, FSA, etc.)
• Manage Master Cleaning schedule, ensuring work is performed on time and activities are documented properly
• Develop and maintain relationship with USDA acting as liaison between complex and USDA to facilitate communication of new processes or operations changes, microbiological information or when issues arise
• Mentor, coach and train/cross-train employees, encouraging career development; provide consistent and timely feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, Agricultural Science or other related field from an accredited institution
• Combination of education and five (5) yrs HACCP related experience may be substituted for higher degree
• HACCP certification preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum three (3) years’ HACCP related experience
• Minimum three (3) years demonstrated leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, successful conflict resolution with the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
• Strong customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate, both verbal and written, with all levels of the organization and with external organizations and customers in a timely and professional manner as needed
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word), and relevant departmental software (i.e. M-Tech)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining a high attention to detail
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative with a sense of urgency and the ability to work in a fast paced environment

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work non-standard shifts when required by business need (holiday, weekend or extended shift)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.