BEEF LIVESTOCK AUDIT LEAD

Certified Group partners with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise - So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes. As a leading provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

We are currently looking for a Beef Livestock Audit Lead join our team!

This position is responsible supporting the Director of Livestock Audit Services including the implementation and execution of livestock certification and audit services provided by Food Safety Net Services Certification and Audit (FSNS C&A). Support the management functions of all aspects of livestock audit activities including planning, budgeting, operations, quality, staff management, and financial results as it relates the services provided by the company. The function of this position is to support the supervision and management including overall performance, quality, profitability, and customer service in the division of livestock, with the primary focus on beef livestock services for FSNS C&A. This position aids in the application and evaluation of certification and audit services used in the livestock industry. This position will have frequent contact with customers as well as review work, staffing structures, technical approaches, and work distribution. This position has the authority to provide the scope of work and to oversee the beef livestock audit and certification services provided by FSNS C&A. The position also requires performing certification and other audits, shadow audits, witness audits, and training. This position will be backed up by the Director of Livestock Audit Services in the event of an absence.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish a clear understanding of customer needs and competitive activities; then recommend strategies for FSNS C&A to maintain a competitive advantage in the beef industry.
• Performs and manages certification and auditing services for beef livestock facilities as requested by customers to include, but not limited to the following:
  1. USDA PVP approved beef programs
  2. Texas Cattle Feeders Association BQA Program Audit
  3. Animal Welfare Audits/Evaluations
  4. US Cattle Industry Feedyard Audit
  5. Industry and Customer specific audits and addendums
• Determine services offered
• Assist in financial planning and meeting or exceeding quarterly revenue and operating margin targets
• Assist in supervision of livestock auditors to ensure production, quality, and customer service standards are established, monitored, and maintained
• Coordinate efforts to demonstrate efficiencies in scheduling, traveling, and providing services
• Provide progressive feedback to Employees to facilitate individual and professional development. Demonstrates progressive coaching and mentoring techniques to develop a highly productive team
• Identify and market certification, and sale livestock audit services offered by FSNS C&A
• Manage accounts to ensure customer services and expectations are being exceeded by FSNS C&A
• EXTENSIVE TRAVEL 75-100 % of the work week
• Assist in responsibilities for coordination of seminars and conferences including selection and scheduling of course instructors, course material training sites, etc.
• Prepares and conducts presentations
• Responsible for professional communication, in all media formats, to customers
• Acts as livestock technical representative and industry liaison
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of industry issues and trends
• Work on special projects as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has supervisory responsibilities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with FSNS C&A 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 resolving problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six years livestock experience at minimum (farm, facility, industry, auditing, academic involvement, etc.)
• BS degree in Animal Science, Animal Welfare or related field; MS preferred
• Regulatory knowledge and experience necessary
• Experience with applied animal welfare for different livestock types
• Business knowledge as it relates to budgeting, labor analysis, and gross profit margins
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to gain required PAACO certifications
• Working knowledge of USDA PVP guidelines
• Animal welfare/ or animal husbandry exposure required
• Hold valid Driver's License
• Must hold passport or have ability to obtain passport

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and arms, talk and hear
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Color vision and depth perception

Benefits:

• Progressive 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Group Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• Many positions which qualify for the company bonus program

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.