Director of Quality Assurance- Feed Mills(1 opening)
At Pilgrim's,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
*****Theselectedcandidatewillneedto be locatedat orwithin an hour of any ofthe Pilgrim'scomplexes for support purposes. This is NOT a remote position!
Summary/Objective
The Director of Quality Assuranceplans and directs activities concerned with themaintenance ofestablished Pilgrim’s programs including the Animal Food SafetyProgram, USDA and 3rdparty certificationand regulatory programs.The Director of Quality Assurancealso supports theTechnical Services Divisionwith additional activities as deemed necessary.
Essential Functions
AnimalFood Safety
- Manage each facility’s AnimalFood Safety Planensuring regulatory requirements are achieved.The Director of QAwill be responsible forassisting the mill managers in education, implementation andprogram compliancein addition to record keepingand overseeing internal audits of processes and procedures at specified intervals.
- EnforcePilgrim’s standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation based on the prescribed requirements of theAnimalFood Safety Plan, Quality Assurance Manual andutilizing6S principles.
- Maintain Pilgrim’sSupplier Verification Program to satisfy the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act. The Director of QA will be responsible for assisting the mill managers in education, implementation and program compliance.
- Conduct routine on-site audits of each feed manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, customer required certifications and company prescribed standards.
Process Verification Programs
- Develop, implementand maintain 3rdparty audit-readyprograms for complexes with value-addedproductclaims.
- Conduct on-site audits ofPVP certified complexes to ensure the integrity of the certifiedproductclaimsare achieved.
- Attend certification audits to ensure audit deficiencies and corrective actions are completed at the complex level.
- Supports the complex, customers and suppliers to ensure the integrity of all processes related to the customer programs.
Regulatory Compliance
- Assiststhe Feed Mill Managersin maintaining FDA and other agency requirements.
- Maintains an understanding of pertinent regulatory changes and informs both Senior Management and Feed Mill Management of changes to requirements.
Additional Responsibility
- Manage thePlantraksregulatory dashboard
- Support the feed mills with FDSA, FMIM and SAP
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days aredetermined by theneeds of the facilities.This job will require travel up-to 30 weeks per year and work requires visiting feed mills, hatcheries, grow-out and processing facilities.
Required Education and Experience
Work related experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, FDA and USDA regulationispreferred. Work related experience in Quality Assurance methodsand 3rdparty certification programs foris required.A degree in Poultry Science or a food safety related field is preferred.
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 Salaryrange of $108,714.00 - $132,086.70
- 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 vision:Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
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