BEEF MODERNIZATION/FSQA SUPERVISOR 2ND SHIFT

### Description *Position at JBS USA* ## **Beef Modernization / FSQA Sorter Supervisor 2nd Shift** ## ### **Description** Assist the Technical Services Superintendent in achieving Food Safety and Quality Assurance objectives. This role requires expertise in HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE, Animal Handling & Welfare programs, third‑party audit standards, and USDA regulatory requirements. The position leads Food Safety team members, oversees Sorter training and performance, and drives continuous improvement in food safety systems. ## **Primary Duties** - Support development, implementation, and management of HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE, Animal Handling & Welfare programs - 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 - Conduct monthly Animal Handling, HACCP, and Food Safety meetings; participate in weekly USDA meetings - 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 - Conduct pre‑operational inspections, set up production equipment, and submit maintenance work orders - 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, SAFE, Animal Handling, 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 - PAACO and HACCP certifications 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**