Food Safety Compliance Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the internal quality audit function for the site and ensure effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process within the framework of the plant's Quality Management System

HACCP Coordinator and responsible for coordination of recalls

Site leader responsible for on-site product risk assessment and risk management plan

Attend site leadership meetings to report and drive continuous improvement : in sanitation, food safety, quality, and preventative maintenance.

Enforce production suspension to ensure food safety and quality continuity.

Ensure regulatory compliance with USDA, FDA, State and local authorities and act as divisions primary liaison with these agencies.

Develop & implement site specific programs for GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control etc.

Develop and conduct site specific training programs for employees.

Manage HACCP and SSOP validations and verifications.

Manage to contract 3rd party labs and develop bacteria and quality lab testing as needed / required.

Perform 3rd party audit preparation and supplier audits as necessary.

Ensure sanitation requirements are maintained in all areas of the facility under scope.

Work with management, sales and customers as needed to understand and reduce product returns and complaints and implement appropriate corrective actions.

Manage vendor relationships to ensure food safety and raw material compliance specifications.

Manage labeling compliance with USDA / FDA regulations.

Ensure complete data collection and trending on relevant programs.

Review the Pest Control logs from 3rd party services and follow up with corrective actions.

For RTE (Ready to Eat) Facilities only : Coordinate Hygienic Zoning and Flow controls.

For exporting facilities only - manage export program, including update of product lists, AMS audit, update of QSA manual, exporting certification, troubleshooting of export related issues and review of all appropriate paperwork.

SUPERVISION :

Manage the sanitation activities and / or crew (internal or external).

Manage possible quality technician in plants where applicable.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal : Support operations associates at plant level and maintain corporate communications

External : Various governing agencies such as USDA, FDA, local authorities, auditing companies, vendors, and customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35F- 45F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10F to +10F with company provided apparel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 2 years experience LEADING plant food safety program required.

Preferred 5 years experience in a food service processing & distribution environment.

Food safety training, sanitation (SSOP & GMP), USDA quality troubleshooting and QA process improving skills required.

Meat industry background / experience with food safety / quality knowledge in a meat production environment required.

Experience with a HACCP plan design, measurement, documentation & training required. Formal HACCP training / certification preferred

EDUCATION

4-year college degree or formal training / certification in Animal science / Food safety / Veterinary science preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING

GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiatives for HACCP Certification)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize required.

Critical thinking. Analytical skills. Written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills required, including the ability to relate and positively influence employees & third parties at all organizational levels.

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.

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