Job Description
Gpac is working with a RTE Food Manufacturer in Owensboro, Kentucky that is seeking a Quality Manager. The company produces sliced meat for one of the largest big-box stores in America. This plant operates 24/7 across three shifts and employs about 500 people .
They are recession-proof and have emerged stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic, with two facilities already running 24/7 and a third on the way.
Employees are well-rewarded for their efforts, and it's a fun, team-oriented place to work, complete with free lunch on Mondays.
The company is expanding rapidly, and relocation assistance is provided. USDA/Meat experience is required!
Responsibilities:
* Implement QA policies, procedures, and directives to ensure compliance with company, customer, and government expectations, providing feedback and follow-up for corrective action.
* Participate in customer audits and annual SQF audits as needed.
* Conduct pre-shipment reviews, CCPs, validation studies, and report deficiencies for GMPs, HACCP, and SSOPs.
* Direct inspection and sampling activities to maintain continuous control over materials, facilities, and products, including specification inspections, temperature, and weight checks.
* Identify and resolve problems promptly; skillfully gather and analyze information; develop alternative solutions; and work well in group problem-solving situations.
* Collaborate with the Plant Manager and Sanitation Manager to ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and grounds.
* Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
* Computer skills, analytical, equipment and food-processing equipment.
* Knowledge of quality control processes related to the food-processing industry.
* Knowledge of quality process control and HACCP, SSOP and SOP.
* Knowledge of USDA and FDA standards.
* Self-starter, motivator, goal-oriented and a strategic thinker.
* Good organizational and communication skills both verbally and written.
Pay Range: $80k to $100k
Relocation assistance
If you are interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Rick at for immediate consideration!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Relocation package, Shift work,