Job Description
The SQF Coordinator will support the quality assurance team, production, warehouse, and sales providing documents and information required in department projects. He/she will coordinate the implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF system, including the System Elements and Module 11 requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in preparing and obtaining annual SQF certification for the facility
- Coordinate, and verify the implementation of SQF programs, including all supporting documentation, annual review of programs for SQF and FDA compliance, and continual monitoring of production for compliance
- Assist the QA Manager in validating the effectiveness of the food safety plan(s) (HACCP and FDA Preventive Controls) and the following pre-requisite programs (Employee Hygiene and Practices (GMPs); Pest Control program; Preventive Maintenance program; Equipment Calibration program; Sanitation program; Waste Management program and Employee Training Program),
- Work directly with production management, supervisors, and hourly personnel to ensure implementation of SQF program
- Communicate the Food Quality information to management to ensure that the system is effective
- Maintain database for packaging material, ingredients and finished produced
- Request and review documents from vendors/suppliers
- Maintain document control
- Review food safety documents
- Assist in training team members in all areas of the plant, including SQF, Food Safety/Quality, HACCP, GMP, SOP, etc.
- Support QA Lab team with on-the-job tasks and GMP/food safety/quality issue resolution,
- Conduct random direct observations to verify HACCP and SOPs are being performed correctly and paperwork is complete and accurate,
- Review and trend data to identify opportunities for improvement and corrective actions
- Related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years' experience in Quality Systems Management (HACCP, SQF, BRC, FSSC, ISO)
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
- SQF, HACCP, PQCI certification
- Proficient in Microsoft Office,
- High School diploma required, preferred Bachelor’s degree.
Pay Rate: $28.00 - $30.00 hourly
