Beef Modernization / FSQA Sorter Supervisor

Description 

Assist the Technical Services Superintendent in achieving Food Safety and Quality Assurance objectives. This role requires expertise in HACCP, GMP, SSOP, third‑party audit standards, USDA regulatory requirements and Beef Modernization Examination Procedures. The position leads Beef Modernization Sorter team members, provides Sorter training and oversees team performance, and drives continuous improvement in food safety systems.

Primary Duties 

• Support development, implementation, and management of HACCP, GMP, SSOP
• Lead, mentor, and develop Food Safety team members
• Review daily and weekly plant information including NR’s, microbial data, and HACCP/SSOP trend indicators
• Implement corrective actions, special projects, and microbial validation studies
• Train Sorter personnel on bovine anatomy, physiology, pathology, and contamination
• Guide Sorter team in determining proper actions for removal and disposal of unwholesome or unfit carcasses, parts, or viscera
• Ensure Sorter team understands conditions/disease processes requiring USDA Public Health Veterinarian disposition
• Audit Sorter personnel regularly to ensure alignment with food safety goals; provide immediate corrective actions as needed
• Coordinate staffing to fill vacant or absent positions and help minimize turnover
• Maintain food and work safety regulations
• Audit product and employee safety throughout the shift
• Conduct line meetings weekly or as needed to address department issues or concerns
• Perform all other duties as needed

Experience Required 

• Thorough knowledge of SSOP, GMP, and HACCP programs
• Basic understanding of Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Plant Sanitation, Process Control, and Quality Assurance
• Strong understanding of bovine anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent problem‑analysis skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or related field preferred
• Previous Quality Assurance or HACCP experience in a food processing plant preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the packing industry or on the harvest floor
• Knowledge of USDA online procedures and decision‑making processes
• Prior USDA online inspection experience preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities Required 

• Strong harvest floor knife skills
• Strong understanding of harvest operations
• Effective communication with Supervisors across Q/A, Production, Safety, and USDA personnel
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in hot temperatures and extended hours, including some weekends
• Physically able to move around the harvest floor, including uneven, slippery surfaces and tight spaces

EOE/Vets/Disability