As part of our FS/QA team, you would conduct routine sanitation checks, ensuring that HAACP and USDA regulations are strictly enforced. Providing technical expertise to track product from start to finish, and develop corrective actions when needed. You will be responsible for ensuring that we are able to safely deliver the best Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, or any of our product brands to customers and consumers.

Responsible for the overall accountability of ensuring the food safety system at the plant is properly written, documented and implemented - thus ensuring USDA regulatory compliance and the production of safe and wholesome meat and poultry products. This position has a dual and equal reporting structure to the Corporate Manager of Food Safety and the facility’s Food Safety Manager. This reporting structure ensures a facility’s food safety system continues to flourish without unnecessary decreases in operational productivity and efficiency.

• Verifies that all Food Safety and Regulatory programs are functioning as designed, being followed and correctly documented – thus ensuring the facility has the “regulatory evidence” required to prove they have produced safe and wholesome products. 
• Ensures USDA regulatory compliance by making scientifically defendable decisions that do not result in unjustified decreases in operational productivity or efficiency.  
• Visually inspects the cleanliness of the equipment in the facility to ensure no adverse impacts on shelf life.
• Accountable for the overall design of the facility’s sanitation program. Including authoring a written USDA regulatory program, microbiological sampling, sanitation performance tracking, training of applicable facility production and meeting regularly with the USDA to discuss sanitation findings.
• Responsible for managing performance plans/reviews, work schedules and assignments of other food safety staff members, if necessary.
• Able to quickly and thoroughly investigate a product/process failure, determine the root cause and take prompt corrective actions; while minimizing product exposure and production down time.
• May serve on special company and plant committees and task forces; such as the Health and Safety Committee.  
• Accountable for the preparation and the execution of USDA daily verification tasks, as well as numerous 3rd party audits and USDA food safety system assessments. Takes appropriate corrective action as a result of any findings generated.
• Develops and fosters a strong working relationship with the USDA.
• Completes reassessments of SQF Quality Plan if:
• • Addition or removal of processing steps
  • Introduction of new product with processing steps not in currently included in Quality Analysis
  • At a minimum SQF Quality Plan is reassessed annually.
• Oversees the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF System, including food safety fundamentals outlined in 2.4.2, the food safety plan outlined in 2.4.3 and the food quality plan outlined in 2.4.4;
• Takes appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the SQF System.
• Communicates to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System.
• In the absence of key personnel the employee’s supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a regionally accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in the food industry, preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance principles, food science and meat processing, SPC and statistics; preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of USDA, FSIS, HACCP, and SSOP requirements.
• UDSA/HACCP Certified, preferred.
• SQF Certified Expert, preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to uphold regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Knowledge of Database software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet and Word Processing software and SAP; preferred.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.

• Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Food Safety Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.^®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield^®, Eckrich^® and Nathan's Famous^®, among many others. For more information, visitwww.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

The IT Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of all technology related functions of the company. Ensures all systems and platforms work cohesively, operate within expected performance thresholds, and can adapt to changing business requirements. Partners and works with other team members to monitor, support, implement, and deliver procedures and improvements for technology, people, and processes. Drives continuous improvement efforts and stability in our IT processes and systems to reduce risk and increase efficiencies.

Essential Duties
• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, phones, printers, and software applications.
• Provide consistent helpdesk related support to end users on a variety of technical problems, including the repair of laptops, printers, phones, etc.
• Maintain and support software releases across system platforms and implement vendor software, hardware, and security patches using these platforms.
• Research, recommend and implement solutions to improve overall IT systems management and administration.
• Review and update Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans and agreements.
• Ensure that applications, servers and backup processes are effective, reliable, and efficient.
• Perform new hire desktop/laptop setup including Windows, phone setup, and other computer applications specific to each position.
• Maintain and track IT equipment, records, and software licensing.
• Aid or lead negotiating annual contracts with various technology vendors.
• Maintain and configure firewalls and other security tools.
• Communicate with management to implement, update, and manage network security service tools for network firewalls, VPN, and content control.
• Conduct network risk assessments, conduct network vulnerability scans, provide technical and encryption options for solutions.
• Coordinate office cubicle design and installation as needed.
• Manage all aspects of building security to include access to the building (key fobs), sever room security, and serve as first point of contact for all security alarms and systems.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Manager for security alarms related to electrical, fire and sprinkler systems.
• Write SQL commands and scripts as needed to support and enhance ERP/MIS system functionality
• Provide after-hours support for planned maintenance, perform on-call emergency support service and patching when required.
• Coordinate with management regarding financial aspects of the IT Department, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review.
• Manage telecommunications infrastructure and development plans, serve as main point of contact for troubleshooting and issues, projects, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate efforts with third-party contractors as needed for various IT needs.
• Keep current with the latest technologies by reviewing professional publications, ensuring best practices and determine what new technology solutions and implementations will meet business and system requirements.
• Maintains high quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

Bottom line requirements we need notes on with candidate submittal:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related preferred.
2. 3+ years of SQL command and scripting.
3. 3+ years of experience in a corporate IT administrator/help desk support role.
4. 3+ years of experience in VOIP / digital phone system.