JOB DESCRIPTION:
Coordinate
broad quality and food safety policies and procedures in a Pet Food
processing facility. Coordinate projects as needed and
support others within the group, including Supplier Quality Programs,
Safe Quality Foods Programs, etc.
ESSENTIAL
TASKS:
Assure that Regulatory
programs (HACCP, SSOPs, SOPs) are
implemented, understood, routinely assessed, improved upon and
well-maintained.
Assure that GMPs and food safety procedures are understood, instilled
at all levels of employment and monitored throughout all areas of the
facility.
Assure that Microbial programs are implemented,
routinely assessed, improved upon and well-maintained. These
programs include but are not limited to: environmental monitoring and
pathogen testing of products as directed by company policy.
Coordinate external and internal quality / food safety audits for the
facility.
Lead cross-functional teams to drive selected quality or food safety
programs. Examples include "monthly food safety facility
inspections", monthly glass and plastic inspection",
"HACCP team meetings", “Food Safety Committee
Conduct training session’s specific to food safety and quality. maintain KPI’s related to food safety, sanitation,
pest control and internal and external audits and work with the
Director of Food Safety to generate and maintain performance
metrics. Coordinate
and assure conformance to Safe Quality Food (SQF) initiative.
Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND
REQUIREMENTS:
Must
have one of the following: a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Food
Science or related discipline and at least two (2) years’ experience
in the food industry. Associates degree in Sciences with four (4)
years progressive experience in the food industry. High School
Diploma / GED and seven (7) years progressive experience in the food
industry.
Excellent computer
skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is required.
Experience in
Auditing, Inspections and Quality Assurance.
Strong verbal
and written communication skills.
Candidates must be
well-organized.
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