Protein Raw Materials Tech Specialist (Beef)

Overview

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JOB SUMMARY:

Represent and lead protein division with subject matter expertise in beef value chain (cow/calf to processed beef). Serve as scientific and technical advisor to drive continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and sustainability in beef value chain.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Monitors, audits, and evaluates protein raw materials and processing operations to ensure compliance with product specifications, quality standards and regulatory agency guidelines (HACCP, GMP, Animal handling and welfare). (30%) Facilitates the planning and implementation of Scope 3 sustainability projects to drive improvements in supply chain including environmental, resiliency, assured supply, and other factors. (25%) Monitors, audits, and evaluates internal operations to augment continuous improvement in the areas of food safety, quality, and sustainability. (15%) Establishes and maintains strong customer relationships, meeting routinely to keep updated on animal protein raw material issues including food safety, quality, sustainability, assured supply, and other. (15%) Maintains subject matter expertise and animal protein industry involvement to identify, develop and implement plans to address existing and emerging issues. (15%) Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Must be capable of leading teams that include non-direct reports.

• Must be able to influence and lead change of all levels in organization (C suite to hourly).

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness

• Productivity/quality standards: formulation optimization

• Productivity/quality standards: raw material quality

• Productivity/quality standards: continuous improvement

• HACCP and GMP compliance

• Audit results

• Teamwork within the department and across departments

• Project/assignment standards

• Customer satisfaction

• Vendor relations

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Monitors, audits, and evaluates protein raw materials and processing operations to ensure compliance with product specifications, quality standards and regulatory agency guidelines (HACCP, GMP, Animal handling and welfare). (30%) Facilitates the planning and implementation of Scope 3 sustainability projects to drive improvements in supply chain including environmental, resiliency, assured supply, and other factors. (25%) Monitors, audits, and evaluates internal operations to augment continuous improvement in the areas of food safety, quality, and sustainability. (15%) Establishes and maintains strong customer relationships, meeting routinely to keep updated on animal protein raw material issues including food safety, quality, sustainability, assured supply, and other. (15%) Maintains subject matter expertise and animal protein industry involvement to identify, develop and implement plans to address existing and emerging issues. (15%) Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Must be capable of leading teams that include non-direct reports.

• Must be able to influence and lead change of all levels in organization (C suite to hourly).

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness

• Productivity/quality standards: formulation optimization

• Productivity/quality standards: raw material quality

• Productivity/quality standards: continuous improvement

• HACCP and GMP compliance

• Audit results

• Teamwork within the department and across departments

• Project/assignment standards

• Customer satisfaction

• Vendor relations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Graduate or Doctorates degree in food science, animal science, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university

Experience:

3 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of beef value chain. Food safety and regulations, meat quality, and animal protein sustainability knowledge a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Food processing (E)
• HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (E)
• Beef production (cow/calf to feedyard) (B)
• Beef slaughter/fabrication procedures (E)
• Animal protein sustainability (J)
• Statistical process control (E)
• Food safety concepts and techniques (J)
• Food chemistry (J)
• Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J)
• Supervisory concepts and techniques (J)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)

Skill and ability to:

• Analyze and resolve complex problems

• Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing

• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy

• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service

• Act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed