FSQA Supervisor Cook 2nd

Job Title: 2 nd Shift FSQA Supervisor

Location: Tyler, TX

Department: FSQA

Reports To: FSQA Superintendent

Normal Work Hours: The typical working hours are 3:30 pm to an average of 12:00pm, with some weekend work required .

Overview of Company

John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion . The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the quality and food safety systems at the plant level which include all QA policies, programs, and procedures. The QA Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring the HACCP Programs, GMPs, SSOP Programs, Paperwork Accuracy and Filing, Enforcement of QA Programs, and Enforcement of Product Specifications.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• 2 years of previous QA experience or BS in Food Science, Animal Science, etc.

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in food processing / manufacturing environment preferred.

• Previous QA Supervisor experience preferred.

• Knowledge of Quality processes and systems including but not limited to: HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs.

• Great computer skills.

• Ability to stand ground and enforce policies, programs, and specifications.

• High level of organizational skills.

• High energy, Self-starter, and ability to work and complete work in a timely manner .

• Ability to communicate to all levels of staff and management.

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

• High School/GED required; Bachelor of Science preferred.

• Basic Skills needed: Active Learning, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Science, Public Speaking, Writing, Microsoft Outlook, Timekeeping software, Spreadsheets and Presentations.

• Social Skills needed: Coordination, Instructing, Negotiation, Persuasion, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness.

• Technical Skills needed: Complex Problem Solving, Operation Monitoring, Operations Analysis, Quality Control Analysis, Troubleshooting.

• Systems Skills needed: Judgment and Decision Making, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation.

• Resource Management Skills needed: Management of Personnel Resources, Time Management.

Key Responsibilities:

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs; these duties are considered marginal.

• Directly supervise and coordinate quality assurance role to ensure food safety and quality are maintained.

• Work in concert with all departments for the good of customers.

• Ensure that the quality assurance department staff is properly trained .

• Help in the meeting of budgetary and performance goals.

• Uphold and enforce all food safety policies and practices.

• Communicate complaints.

Work Environment

This job is carried out in a production setting. Regular visits to production facilities may also be required . During those visits, the employee is occasionally exposed to cold and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold temperatures, and electrical shock and vibration risks. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands

· The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, often over eight hours per shift. The employee must be able to use hands, fingers, arms, and reach as part of daily tasks. The position involves lifting and moving up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Visual requirements include the ability to see up close, at a distance, and to adjust focus. Repetitive movement, bending, twisting, and climbing may be required.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:

• This position is eligible for the Company’s bonus plan, with amounts varying based on program terms.

• Vacation / Sick days

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

• Telemedicine

• Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley

• Free annual health screening

• 401 (k) with company match

• STD and LTD

• Life insurance & other voluntary benefits

• Career Development: We support professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.

Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.

Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.

Unsolicited Assistance: Soules Foods does not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for U.S. positions. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written request and search agreement from HR will be considered the property of Soules Foods. No fees will be paid for candidates hired through unsolicited referrals.