Manager, Food Product and Safety Laboratory (FPSL)

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Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Fiscal Management:

• Overseeing the infrastructure and fiscal operations of the FPSL.
• Budget analysis including forecasting.
• Cash flow analysis.
• Coordinate accounts, vendors, and budgeting with ACBS Business and Administrative staff.
• Cash handling procedures & compliance.

Administrative & Management:

• Assist faculty with teaching, research, and extension programs in meat science. Including, but not limited to, animal/products procurement, availability of lab space and time, equipment set up and clean up, and ensure that all activities are USDA compliant.
• Manage staff and student employees, usually 10 to 20 employees, depending on need and volume.
• Coordinate Production Processing Schedule.
• Coordinate and manage custom processing service requests.
• Coordinate routine maintenance and upkeep equipment and facility.
• Purchase equipment and supplies.
• Supervise and train staff based on modern industry standards, including the safe operation and use of the equipment and facilities.
• Ensure that animal handling and processing follows the highest humane standards in the industry.
• Oversee the security and safety of facilities and equipment.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a retail outlet selling agricultural byproducts. This includes retail management and frequent market cost analysis and price adjustments of inventory.
• Help develop a strategic plan and implementation steps for the FPSL.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of meat products, consumables, and customer orders.
• Implement a full utilization of byproducts.
• Excellent communication skills.

Industry Specific:

• Administer and maintain Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulatory standards.
• Comply with all government regulatory standards including federal and state industry regulations.
• Work with the Division’s Director of Media Relations and External Communications to coordinate and execute public relations strategy that establishes and maintains positive relationships with clients, consumers, and the general public.
• Knowledge of research and teaching initiatives related to animal science and food production.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience in a food processing facility.
• Extensive experience with harvest, fabrication, and processing of meat products.
• Experience with HACCP plans and working knowledge of food safety regulations and food labeling guidelines.
• Experience with meat processing equipment.
• Experience with supervising and training employees.
• Experience with budget and cash flow analysis.
• Experience with cultivating relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience using critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .
  

• Experience with commercial meat production.
• Experience working with or at a higher education institution.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite.
• Management experience.
• Master’s degree in related field.