Perdue Foods, part of Perdue Farms family-owned company heading into second century of growth and innovation, is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor for Georgetown to take lead in protecting integrity of products and processes, champion food safety excellence by driving ongoing development and execution of sanitation and food safety programs meeting regulatory, company and customer expectations, play hands-on role monitoring daily plant practices and verifying compliance, use data-driven insights identifying trends and addressing potential risks early, help ensure strong culture of food safety, quality and continuous improvement across operations, develop and maintain SSOP and HACCP programs, audit food safety records providing timely feedback to management, and maintain positive relationship with USDA keeping current with regulations.
About Perdue Farms – Premium Proteins Excellence Since 1920s
Company Heritage: Family-owned company heading into second century of growth and innovation
Mission: Becoming most trusted name in premium proteins globally
Products: Creating premium protein products for consumers, retail, and foodservice customers worldwide
Innovation: Changing the way animals are raised for food with sustainable practices
Equal Opportunity: EEO/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity and inclusion
Exceptional Benefits & Career Growth
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00pm – 2:00am (consistent evening shift)
Career Development: Professional growth opportunities in family-owned company entering second century
Industry Leadership: Work for most trusted name in premium proteins with global reach
Food Safety Impact: Champion food safety excellence protecting product integrity and consumer health
Position Overview
This Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor role involves taking lead in protecting integrity of Perdue Foods products and processes at Georgetown, Delaware facility. You will champion food safety excellence by driving ongoing development and execution of comprehensive sanitation and food safety programs that meet regulatory requirements, company standards, and customer expectations, play hands-on role monitoring daily plant practices and verifying strict compliance with USDA regulations including HACCP, SSOP, and GMP, use data-driven insights to identify trends and address potential food safety risks early preventing incidents, develop programs and procedures ensuring regulatory and company food safety requirements are met and maintained, update, manage and maintain SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and other prerequisite programs in organized and effective manner, audit all SSOP and HACCP records providing timely feedback to management for corrective actions, maintain positive relationship with USDA inspectors keeping current with evolving food safety regulations, provide training and documentation for all levels of plant associates concerning SSOP and HACCP programs, provide hands-on involvement in all food safety problems arising during shift developing appropriate solutions and corrective/preventative measures, and conduct validations of scientific data supporting facility food safety decisions as needed yearly.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor at Perdue Foods Georgetown, you protect integrity of premium protein products consumed by families nationwide, champion food safety excellence ensuring strong culture of quality and continuous improvement, ensure USDA compliance with HACCP, SSOP, and GMP regulations protecting company reputation, use data-driven insights preventing food safety risks before they impact consumers, train and develop plant associates building food safety knowledge across operations, work for family-owned company entering second century with mission to become most trusted name in premium proteins, and advance career in food safety management with comprehensive HACCP and USDA regulatory experience.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Program Development & Implementation
- Develop programs and procedures ensuring regulatory and company food safety requirements are met and maintained
- Communicate food safety programs to all associates and train them prior to implementation
- Update, manage and maintain SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) in organized and effective manner
- Manage and maintain HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) plans ensuring comprehensive hazard control
- Maintain other prerequisite programs including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) supporting food safety
- Drive ongoing development and execution of sanitation programs meeting regulatory and customer expectations
SSOP & HACCP Records Auditing
- Audit all SSOP records ensuring accurate documentation of sanitation activities and compliance
- Audit all HACCP records verifying Critical Control Points monitoring and corrective actions
- Provide timely feedback to management on audit findings and non-conformances
- Review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
- Identify trends in SSOP and HACCP performance requiring management attention
- Use data-driven insights to identify potential risks and address them early
USDA Relationship & Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain positive relationship with USDA inspectors and regulatory personnel
- Keep current with USDA regulations concerning SSOP and HACCP programs
- Ensure compliance with USDA requirements including GMP, SSOP, HACCP, and labeling regulations
- Respond professionally to USDA findings and implement required corrective actions
- Stay informed of regulatory changes and update programs accordingly
- Support facility during USDA audits and inspections with documentation and evidence
Training & Documentation Management
- Responsible for training all levels of plant associates concerning SSOP and HACCP programs
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of training for all associates
- Develop training materials and presentations for food safety and sanitation topics
- Conduct hands-on training sessions ensuring associates understand requirements
- Verify training effectiveness through assessments and observations
- Maintain training records for regulatory compliance and audit readiness
Hands-On Food Safety Problem Resolution
- Provide hands-on involvement in all food safety problems arising during shift
- Develop appropriate solutions and corrective actions for food safety issues
- Implement preventative measures addressing root causes of food safety problems
- Monitor daily plant practices verifying compliance with food safety standards
- Play hands-on role ensuring strong culture of food safety across operations
- Escalate critical food safety issues to management immediately for resolution
Scientific Validation & Data Analysis
- Conduct validations of scientific data supporting facility food safety decisions as needed yearly
- Review and validate Critical Control Point critical limits and monitoring procedures
- Analyze data from SSOP and HACCP monitoring identifying trends and improvement opportunities
- Use data-driven insights to identify potential risks and address them proactively
- Support continuous improvement initiatives using scientific and statistical methods
- Document validation studies and maintain records for regulatory compliance
Plant Monitoring & Compliance Verification
- Monitor daily plant practices ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards
- Verify compliance with sanitation schedules and procedures throughout facility
- Conduct plant inspections identifying food safety hazards and sanitation deficiencies
- Review production practices ensuring compliance with HACCP plans and SOPs
- Champion food safety excellence across all plant operations and departments
- Help ensure strong culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Operations Management, Biology, or Chemistry acceptable
- Strong academic foundation in food safety principles and microbiology
Experience Requirements
- 1-3 years’ experience in food safety or quality assurance role (Required)
- Experience in food processing or poultry plant environment preferred
- Hands-on experience implementing HACCP and SSOP programs
- Background in food safety management and regulatory compliance
Certification & Regulatory Knowledge
- HACCP certification required (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
- Knowledge of USDA regulations including GMP, SSOP, and HACCP (Required)
- Understanding of USDA labeling requirements and regulations (Required)
- Must have experience with food safety plant-style audits (Required)
- Familiarity with HACCP and SSOP requirements including monitoring and validation processes (Required)
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (Required)
- Ability to multitask while maintaining required timeliness (Required)
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft computer software (Required)
- Data analysis skills for identifying trends and risks
- Training and presentation skills for associate education
- Problem-solving abilities for food safety issue resolution
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings
- May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another
- May need to access files, supplies and equipment in office environment
Plant Environment Physical Requirements
- Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors including metal and plastic grating surfaces
- May be exposed to temperatures ranging from 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- May work in environments with both ambient and 100% humidity conditions
- May handle products at temperatures from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit
- May be exposed to noise ranges from 50 decibels to 110 decibels
- May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facility
- May need to climb ladders for facility inspections and audits
- Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for job as directed by Company
Schedule Requirements
- Monday through Friday work schedule (no weekends)
- Evening shift: 5:00pm – 2:00am (consistent schedule)
- Must be available for full shift duration for plant coverage
- Flexibility for occasional overtime during peak production or audit periods
About Perdue Farms – Family Legacy & Innovation Excellence
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation since founding in 1920s. With goal of becoming most trusted name in premium proteins, Perdue creates high-quality products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around globe, while pioneering changes in way animals are raised for food through sustainable and humane practices. Company operates across United States with multiple production facilities, distribution centers, and hatcheries, employing thousands of associates committed to quality, food safety, and innovation excellence.
Perdue Farms values include integrity, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, creating culture where associates can thrive professionally while contributing to meaningful mission of feeding families with premium protein products. Company offers comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and stable employment with family-owned organization committed to long-term success and associate well-being.
Premium Proteins Excellence: Join Perdue Farms family-owned legacy committed to becoming most trusted name in premium proteins globally.
Why Join Perdue Foods as Food Safety Supervisor?
- Family-Owned Company: Join organization heading into second century of growth and innovation
- Premium Proteins Leader: Work for company with goal of becoming most trusted name in premium proteins
- Food Safety Champion: Take lead protecting product integrity and ensuring consumer safety
- USDA Compliance Excellence: Develop expertise in HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and USDA regulatory compliance
- Hands-On Leadership: Provide hands-on involvement in food safety problem resolution and prevention
- Training Impact: Train and develop plant associates building food safety culture across operations
- Data-Driven Approach: Use data insights identifying trends and addressing risks proactively
- Consistent Schedule: Monday through Friday evening shift (5:00pm – 2:00am) with no weekends
- Career Growth: Professional development opportunities with established food industry leader
- Equal Opportunity: Work for EEO/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity and inclusion
Location Advantage – Georgetown, Delaware
Position based in Georgetown, Delaware, located in Sussex County in southern Delaware offering small-town charm with affordable cost of living, proximity to Delaware beaches including Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach (approximately 20 miles), access to growing Sussex County economy with agriculture and food processing sectors, excellent quality of life with family-friendly community atmosphere, convenient location between Salisbury, Maryland and Dover, Delaware metropolitan areas, no Delaware state sales tax advantage, outdoor recreation opportunities including state parks and waterways. Georgetown provides ideal location for food safety professionals seeking rewarding career with stable employer in pleasant community environment with beach access and affordable living.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Science Graduates: With Bachelor’s degree and HACCP certification seeking food safety supervisor careers
- Quality Assurance Professionals: With 1-3 years food processing experience and USDA regulatory knowledge
- HACCP Specialists: With plant audit experience looking to advance into supervisory food safety roles
- Food Safety Officers: From poultry or meat processing background with SSOP and GMP expertise
- QA Supervisors: With training experience seeking leadership position at family-owned premium protein company
- Compliance Professionals: With food safety plant-style audit experience and strong communication skills
- Recent Graduates: With 1-3 years experience ready to take supervisory role at industry-leading Perdue Foods
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