Sr. Quality Assurance Manager

Sanitation

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Senior Quality Assurance Manager for Sanitation role is to support the Site Operations, Sanitation team and FSQA Managers at their assigned facilities to ensure adherence to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (PPC) Sanitation, Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs. Assist the Corporate Sanitation and FSQA Departments in leading the facilities’ Sanitation culture through their supervisors and team, establishing, and maintaining Sanitation standards, procedures, and controls.  Works directly with corporate and plant management teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish, Implement, and Maintain Sanitation procedures at assigned facilities that align with PPC’s FSQA Corporate and Facility programs.
• Review facilities’ data and trends to improve Sanitation programs, ensuring continuous improvement in their assigned facilities.
• Focus on Corporate Sanitation KPIs, providing realistic solutions for gaps and recurring Sanitation opportunities.
• Provide support to facilities to help reduce Sanitation related FSIS Non-conformances cited.
• Interfaces with facility team to assist in problem solving, implementing the root cause analyses when resolving daily Sanitation personnel and processing incidents. 
• Conduct Sanitation audits at each facility evaluating the overall sanitation process, reviewing Food Safety documentation, and other reporting information.
• Prepare weekly reports such as Site Visit reporting, Audit Tracking, & Plant Summaries
• Provide periodic technical Sanitation/Food Safety training in areas such as: Steps to Sanitary Restoration, Chemical Usage, Titration, Documentation & Corrective Actions, GMP’s and any specific regulations. 
• Other projects and duties as necessary.

CANDIDATES ARE EXPECTED TO:

• Travel approx. 50% of time, with overnight stays of 2-5 days.
• Must be able to work varying days (including occasional weekends) and shifts to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and exhibit PPC’s values to uphold the Quality Pillar and FSQA Programs.
• Have a solid understanding of Hygienic Design and cleaning concepts.
• Provide Training to explain sanitation and food safety concepts to those not specialized in the field.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that their work is done efficiently and cooperatively with coworkers and leadership teams.
• Able to navigate processing areas and equipment.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.  Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the facilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

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

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; 
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays; 
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;  
• Base Salary range of $124,000 +/- based on experience
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; 
• Better Futures 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.  

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. 

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.  

Our core values are:  Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity  

EOE, including disability/vets

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