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Quality Assurance Manager in Training (QMIT)

GENERAL SUMMARY:
 
This is a 12 to 18-month management training program which allows you to gain direct work experience within a poultry environment with a complete overview of the Food Safety Quality Control department. The design of the training program is to learn the necessary skill set needed to plan, coordinate and direct Food Safety Quality programs. The QMIT will work directly with an experienced Quality Control Manager/Team to develop these skills with the expectation that at the conclusion of the program the QMIT will be able to function independently as a Quality Control Manager for a Pilgrims Complex.

* This position will be located at a Pilgrim’s facility in George or Texas.  To be determined upon selection.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The QMIT will be exposed to and expected to accomplish the following essential duties:

• Manages, plans, coordinates, and directs quality control program designed to ensure

continuous production/service consistent with established standards.

• Manages the development and analysis of statistical data and specifications to determine present standards and to establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other managers to maximize quality, reliability, and minimize costs.
• Manages, through intermediate personnel, workers engaged in activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, services, and products.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring work activities such as preparation of records of expenditures, progress reports, etc., in order to inform management of current status or work activities.
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to quality and reliability.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in solving work problems.
• Manages installation, inspection, and testing procedures for finished products.
• Recommends corrective action necessary to ensure conformity with quality specifications and standards.
• May investigate customer complaints regarding quality and make appropriate adjustments.
• Interprets quality control philosophy to key personnel in organization
• Coaches and trains technicians as needed to ensure full understanding of expectations within the department

CANDIDATES ARE EXPECTED TO:

• Travel 25% of time, with overnight stays of 1-4 days.
• Must be able to work varying days (including occasional weekends) and shifts in order to meet deadlines
• Able to work independently and exhibit Pilgrim’s values to uphold the Quality Pillar.
• Able to traverse processing areas and equipment.
• MUST BE ABLE TO RELOCATE

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (i.e. Food Science, Animal Science, or Poultry Science) or an Associate’s degree with two years related experience and/or training.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Self-motivated and able to work well with others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team leader with high ethical standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be exposed to both an office environment and the production environment of wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; 
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays; 
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;  
• Base Salary range $78,883.00 - $95,842.80 +/- based on experience
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; 
• Better Futures 

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 drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.  

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. 

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.  

Our core values are:  Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity  

EOE, including disability/vets

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