Food Safety Quality Control Manager at Aurora, IL Stock Yards Meat Production Facility at US Foods, Inc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Manage the internal quality audit function for the site and ensure effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process within the framework of the plant's Quality Management System

HACCP Coordinator and responsible for coordination of recalls

Site leader responsible for on-site product risk assessment and risk management plan

Attend site leadership meetings to report and drive continuous improvement: in sanitation, food safety, quality, and preventative maintenance.

Enforce production suspension to ensure food safety and quality continuity.

Ensure regulatory compliance with USDA, FDA, State and local authorities and act as division’s primary liaison with these agencies.

Develop & implement site specific programs for GMP’s, SSOP’s, allergen control etc.

Develop and conduct site specific training programs for employees.

Manage HACCP and SSOP validations and verifications.

Manage to contract 3rd party labs and develop bacteria and quality lab testing as needed / required.

Perform 3rd party audit preparation and supplier audits as necessary.

Ensure sanitation requirements are maintained in all areas of the facility under scope.

Work with management, sales and customers as needed to understand and reduce product returns and complaints and implement appropriate corrective actions.

Manage vendor relationships to ensure food safety and raw material compliance specifications.

Manage labeling compliance with USDA/FDA regulations.

Ensure complete data collection and trending on relevant programs.

Review the Pest Control logs from 3rd party services and follow up with corrective actions.

For RTE (Ready to Eat) Facilities only:  Coordinate Hygienic Zoning and Flow controls. 

For exporting facilities only - manage export program, including update of product lists, AMS audit, update of QSA manual, exporting certification, troubleshooting of export related issues and review of all appropriate paperwork.

SUPERVISION:

Manage the sanitation activities and/or crew (internal or external).

Manage possible quality technician in plants where applicable.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:   Support operations associates at plant level and maintain corporate communications

External:  Various governing agencies such as USDA, FDA, local authorities, auditing companies, vendors, and customers     

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.   Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 2 years’ experience LEADING plant food safety program required.

Preferred 5 years’ experience in a food service processing & distribution environment.

Food safety training, sanitation (SSOP & GMP), USDA quality troubleshooting and QA process improving skills required.

Meat industry background/experience with food safety/quality knowledge in a meat production environment required. 

Experience with a HACCP plan design, measurement, documentation & training required. Formal HACCP training/certification preferred

EDUCATION

4-year college degree or formal training/certification in Animal science/Food safety/Veterinary science preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiatives for HACCP Certification) 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize required.

• Critical thinking. Analytical skills. Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills required, including the ability to relate and positively influence employees & third parties at all organizational levels.

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND: CONTINUOUSLY

WALK: CONTINUOUSLY

DRIVE VEHICLE: N/A

SIT: OCCASIONALLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): CONTINUOUSLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): CONTINUOUSLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A

PUSH/PULL 1: CONTINUOUSLY

CLIMB/BALANCE 2: OCCASIONALLY

STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY

BEND: FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between $55,000-$90,000

This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus.​

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.