Director, FSQA

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Pay Range: $165,000 to $194,000 per year

This position directs the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) functions for a diverse portfolio of Foster Farms’ Poultry Processing facilities and provides support for all Corporate FSQA Policies, Programs, Procedures, and Initiatives. This includes leading and collaborating in the development and implementation of world-class FSQA systems in support of essential business and quality improvement goals for all fresh poultry product manufacturing sites. This position is a critical development position for the future of the Foster Farms’ FSQA team, and the successful candidate must be willing to cross-train and must be dedicated to continuous professional development as a key to the FSQA leadership succession plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs the FSQA teams and programs in multiple Foster Farms food processing facilities. May be tasked with Foster Farms’ Co-manufacturing and Supplier FSQA verification responsibilities and other Corporate (enterprise wide) FSQA responsibilities.
• Collaborates in the development and directs the implementation of Corporate FSQA Policies, Programs, and Procedures at food processing facilities to ensure that the quality and safety of Foster Farms’ products are world-class, all customer specifications are met and customer satisfaction is assured, that the consumers of Foster Farms’ products are protected, and that products meet all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develops Food Safety and Quality metrics (KPIs) to measure and report progress toward Corporate FSQA objectives. Drives continuous improvement activities to ensure progress toward those objectives.
• Interfaces with and provides technical support to corporate and processing facility team members, customers, regulatory authorities, and industry trade representatives to ensure regulatory compliance, and the safety and quality of all Foster Farms’ products. This includes the creation and delivery of training programs to assure sound quality and food safety practices of in-plant team members and in support of quality improvement initiatives.
• Leads and develops a diverse team of FSQA professionals to ensure world-class performance and continuous growth and development.

• Bachelor of Science degree is required, and a Master of Science or terminal degree is preferred. Major studies must be in Food Science, Food Safety, Meat / Poultry Science, or a related field of study with a minimum of 5 years (required) management experience (minimum of 10 years for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree) leading teams of diverse Food Safety and Quality Assurance professionals.
• Must have a comprehensive technical knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable FDA and USDA Regulatory Requirements, Crisis Management and Prevention, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Principles of Sanitary Design and Sanitary Processing, Good Manufacturing Practices, Meat and/or Poultry Science, Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Process and Quality Improvement methods, and Statistical Process Control / Data Analysis.
• A track record of proven leadership and team member development is required with a demonstrable history of goal achievement, goal setting for the team, and positive performance feedback to advance individual and team performance.

Position Responsibilities

• Problem solving, team and project management skills with efficient execution to satisfactory completion.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication, including effective and professional interaction with external and internal stakeholders, and presentation of technical information and data inciteful analysis to executive leadership. Exemplary interpersonal skills and analytical (critical thinking) capabilities are required.
  • Functions at an autonomous level with minimal supervision and develops team members through delegation and coaching.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and analytical competencies.
• Models behaviors that exemplify team member safety, and promotes the safety of the Foster Farms team in all activities.
• Is a role model of the Foster Farms Cultural Pillars.
• Must be able to travel at least 50% of the time.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.