Food Safety / Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice 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. That's Perdue.

Summary

Perdue is hiring a Food Safety / Quality Assurance Supervisor to join the food safety team in Dillon! This role leads the continual development and implementation of the SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures), and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plans to meet USDA regulations, company and customer expectations regarding food safety.  The FSQA Supervisor also monitors and verifies production SSOP and HACCP records, monitors plant GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices) and other prerequisite programs daily, and proactively identifies problems before they develop utilizing SPC (Statistical Process Control) tools or other tracking / trending analysis skills as necessary.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops programs and procedures to ensure regulatory and company food safety requirements are met and maintained.  Communicates to and trains all associates piror to their implementation.
• Updates, manages and maintains the SSOP and HACCP and other prerequisite programs in an organized and effective manner.
• Audits all SSOP and HACCP records providing timely feedback to managment.
• Maintains a positive relationship with the USDA and keep up with the regulations concerning SSOP and HACCP programs.
• Responsible for training and documentation of training of all levels of plant associates concerning SSOP and HACCP programs.
• Hands on involvement in all food safety problems that arise during the shift and developing appropriate solutions and corrective actions / preventative measures for those problems.
• Conducts validations of scientific data that support facility food safety decisions as needed yearly.

Minimum Education

Experience Requirements

Experience Preferred

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.  May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

When in a plant environment : Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.

May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.

May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.

Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.  May need to climb ladders.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status