Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at https://fuillc.com/ to learn more!

Performance Pet, located in Mitchell, SD, is home to the innovators and formulators who turn the desire for leaner, tastier, healthier or otherwise better pet food into an actual product on the shelves. Everything we do is custom-made for every customer, and we're the only canner to do so. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/performance-pet-products/.

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Mitchell, SD to help set and maintain our high quality standards. This opportunity provides a competitive salary and a complete benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and paid holidays. 

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered in a manner that aligns with the values and business strategy of Farmers Union Industries.

Product Quality & Safety Standards                        Food Safety/SQF Compliance

Continuous Improvement / Strategy Quality            Records & Reporting

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Adhere to all health, safety and environmental policies/procedures, FSMA requirements, HACCP requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Assist in setting quality standards and ensure that production is maintained at such standards

Provide necessary technical resources and information to all Plant Department Managers and report all quality deviations to the appropriate staff

Provide necessary documentation to ensure that established quality and food safety standards are met

Responsible for continuous improvement of the QA Department

Manage, train, coach, and lead all plant QA staff as well as the 2nd shift sanitation team

Communicate with purchasing and /or raw material suppliers, on product quality deviations and supplier audit information

Investigate and document all product complaints, recommending corrective action as needed

Perform and/or oversee HACCP, GMP, SOP, SSOP and Food Safety/SQF audits as well as employee training in these areas

Utilize SPC and other statistical tools to improve areas within the QA function

Oversee and assist in working relationships with third party laboratories

Assist in the preparation for and execution of customer, corporate, and third-party audits

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal work load.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Meat Science, Biology or related field; or comparable years’ experience, preferred

5+ years of Quality Assurance experience in the food or meat processing industries, preferred

2+ years’ experience as a supervisor

Knowledge of humane handling SOPs, SPC, HACCP, USDA regulations, GMPs, Quality Assurance, and Food Microbiology

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite -- Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to work day/evening/night shifts as required

Travel up to 30%, annually