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Food Safety Specialist - Kansas City
Description
Position Summary:
This
position will be a key member of the Food Safety and Quality team and has
responsibility for leading implementation and on-going program
management/oversight on Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs and Safe Quality
Foods (SQF) Certifications and initiatives as they evolve within a state of
the art, highly automated meat slicing facility located in Kansas City, KS.
Responsibilities:
- Organization/coordination of
the following as it relates to the development, implementation and
maintenance of the HACCP Plan: Hazard Analysis; Corrective action;
Validation; Verification; Reassessment; Records; Training; USDA Agency
verification.
- Organization/Coordination of
the following as it relates to the development, implementation and
maintenance of the SSOP's: Provide verification and follow-up with
all department supervision; Training programs; Assure documentation for
all parts of plant SSOP's; Provide support and verification for all USDA
actions and measures; Assure equipment, personal hygiene, receiving,
storage and shipping in regards to product food safety concerns.
- Submit quarterly report to the
HACCP steering committee to be signed by HACCP Coordinator, Quality
Assurance Manager and Operations Director.
- Coordinate external audits as
designated by Sara Lee Corporation and provide follow up action plans to
assure compliance.
- Develop and execute SQF Plans
to achieve/maintain SQF Level 3 Certification at the facility and to
meet all Sara Lee Corporation requirements related to quality and food
safety programs.
- Oversee plant relationship with
SQF Certification Body.
- Assure Facility meets all
requirements related to SQF Trademark use.
- Develop and maintain systems to
assure facility meets all SQF 2000 System requirements including
Commitment, Document Control and Records, Specifications, Attaining Food
Safety, Verification, Product Identification Trace and Recall, Incident
Management, Food Safety Fundamentals - Building and Equipment Design and
Construction, and Food Safety Fundamentals - Pre-requisite Programs.
- Train and maintain all training
records on critical food safety and quality requirements. Document
and maintain training registry for all employees at the facility.
- Maintain all registries as
required by SQF.
- Oversee monitoring,
verification, and validation activities to ensure that all products
leaving the facility meet the facility Food Safety and Quality Plans.
- Provide guidance and leadership
in situations where deviations have occurred or a potential risk has
been identified related to food safety and/or quality attributes.
- Reassess HACCP and SQF plan(s)
at least annually or whenever there is a change to program, process,
procedure, ingredient, equipment, industry philosophy, technology, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food
Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
- 4+ years of food processing
experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment under
USDA and/or FDA and HACCP.
- Demonstrate leadership in the
areas of food safety and plant regulatory affairs
- HACCP Certification from a
nationally / internationally recognized and accredited HACCP training
firm
- SQF practitioner certification
recommended, but not required.
- Possess a thorough
understanding of FDA and/or USDA inspected manufacturing
facilities
- Comprehensive experience with
FDA and/or USDA Rules and Regulations
- Must have strong organizational
and leadership skills
- Ability to analyze processes
for Biological, Chemical, and Physical hazards with a thorough
understanding of the science and support behind each type of hazard and
each step of a production process
- Able to work with cross
functional departments within the organization
- Good problem solving skills
- Strong computer skills with
experience using Word, Excel, Access, Power Point. SAP experience
is a plus.
Personal Skills & Attributes:
- A passionate leader who is able
to motivate the team and influence others to achieve results.
- Excellent communication
skills. Able to foster excellent relationships, trust and
credibility quickly at levels within the organization while achieving
key operating objectives
We
make it our mission at Sara Lee to "Simply delight you...every
day." Our brands make up one of the world's best-loved
portfolios of innovative food, beverage, household, and body care products.
Our leading, trusted brands include Ambi Pur, Ball Park,
Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex,
Sara Lee, and Senseo. Collectively, these brands generate
nearly $13 billion in annual net sales as they delight millions of consumers
every day in approximately 200 countries around the world. The global
Sara Lee team consists of 41,000 employees.
At
Sara Lee, we believe that careers are as unique as individuals. That's
why we offer employment opportunities that give you ownership of your
career. With the resources of a global corporation and direct
responsibility to make it happen, you can be confident that you'll always be
able to perform your best and be recognized for it. At Sara Lee, the
difference is you.
The
Sara Lee compensation program is designed to provide you with a competitive
salary and comprehensive, flexible benefits that enable you to select those
features that best fit your needs. Our benefits include, but are not limited
to: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, short and long term
disability, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
An Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job
Food Safety
Primary
Location
US-KS-Kansas City
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Level
Bachelor's Degree
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