SUMMARY:

Overseeing the development and implementation of the SQF Program and related Quality and Food Safety Certifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Food Safety: Ensures proper implementation, effectiveness, and execution of all GMP, SOPS, HACCP plan and other policies related to food safety.
• Audit preparation for quality and food safety programs including: SQF, Organic, Non-GMO, PEEPEV, GFCO, and Preventative Control Programs.
• Responsible for the training of Quality Control Technicians, new procedures, and CCP’s. Example: (training of New Hires).
• Conduct simulated recalls and ensure the identification, labeling and traceability system is working as planned.
• Ensures all food safety related documents and records are verified and are current.
• Communicate with other departments regarding actions taken to resolve non-compliance issues.

• Responsible for overseeing SQF Food Safety and Quality Code Level plan.
• Reviews and keeps logbooks to ensure they are accurate and up to date.
• Responsible for validation of the SQF plan to prove its effectiveness.
• Performs risk assessments when a new product is introduced, or a process is changed to ensure they pose no risk to plant food safety.
• Supplier review for compliance to company standards.
• Updates and maintains Organic, Non-GMO, PEEPEV, GFCO and Preventive Control Programs.
• Perform Internal Audits.
• Ensures proper implementation, effectiveness, and carry out of all GMPs, SSOPs, HACCP plan, SQF and other food safety related polices.
• Update and train lab procedures.
• Assist with ERP implementation.
• Input recipes in NF Program.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Must be competent with computers, be able to learn new software and to utilize Microsoft Office.
• Experience with preparing for and conducting food manufacturing audits.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.