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JBS USA LEAD GROUND BEEF QA TECHNICIAN - 1ST SHIFT in Plainwell, Michigan
Description
LEAD QA TECH 1ST SHIFT
The GB Lead Technician is responsible for: developing and implementing QA policies, continuous improvement of QA processes and systems, shaping the location’s food safety culture, leading talent management practices, and ensuring JBS and customer requirements are met. This position will be a key member of the Plainwell QA leadership team.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
20% - Ensure compliance of regulations/policies – ultimate accountability for all QA compliance across multiple existing and new product lines at the Plainwell facility. Analyzes, reviews, interprets QA policies, regulations. Implements predefined customer and supplier standards, monitors regulatory activities, ensures plant compliance, and acts as liaison with regulatory authorities at local level.
20% - Perform prevention activities and issue resolution – act as customer interface, manage QA audits, respond to customer questions/complaints, proactively identify risks, take action to prevent QA issues across location.
20% - Develop, implement, and assess process/systems – plans and directs all QA programs and management of change, implements product specification systems, drives continuous improvement, provides input to location leaders related to base/non-base capital needs to maintain food safety leadership position in one or more locations
20% - Shape food safety, quality and regulatory culture/reputation - interface with managers/supervisors and represent QA as part of location management team; act as liaison between customer and operations to ensure standard/expectations are met, build and develop effective engaged QA workforce, lead implementation of Plainwell QA strategy/tactical plans.
20% - People and resource management – lead talent management of employees in QA organization for Plainwell facility. Accountable for selection, training, development performance management; engagement for direct/indirect reports, develop/implement short range (tactical) QA plans in alignment with BU and local plans, actively participates in development of QA initiatives, key member of location leadership team.
WORK CONDITIONS
Work 40+ hours per week on production floor
Should be flexible to cover both shifts when needed
Possible exposure to slippery floors, extreme temperature variations, loud noise, chemicals, sharp objectives (knives), machinery, and vehicles
REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 6 months Technical Services, Quality Assurance, Food Safety or auditing, etc.
Strong understanding of USDA requirements (HACCP). Able to rethink and improve business for continued growth
Able to prioritize actives. Capable to provide leadership/motivation to engage employees in the business
Strong computer skills
Good attendance record (Less than 4 points)
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Problem solving, root cause analysis, team building and good communication skill
Meat processing experience.
EOE/Vets/Disability
“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 a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. It is a job expectation that all new employees have, at minimum, the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in advance of their first date of employment. If you need assistance in obtaining a vaccine, the Company can help schedule you with one of its healthcare partners following a conditional job offer, if one is made.”