Job Description
Job Description
Description :
This position reports to the FSQA System Manager and is part of the FSQA structure. The function of an FSQA Specialist is to establish, maintain & continuously improve FSQA programs.
This individual will be a critical part of ensuring our facility maintains always compliance & stays in an audit ready state.
Role and Responsibilities
Supplier Approval Program
- Develop & execute an effective supplier approval program
- Upload, review supplier documentation for compliance
- Partner with Procurement to request new documentation as needed
- Reviews & logs incoming COAs, escalates out of specification results to management
- Review & verify incoming / outgoing goods inspection data
- Conducts audits of suppliers if necessary, including 3rd party storage facilities
- Submits non-conformances to suppliers & manages corrective action close out
Customer Complaint & CAPAs
- Assign risk rating to customer / consumer complaints
- Assists in or Performs investigations of complaints, providing effective corrective actions
- Performs periodical review of data, identifying key trends with action plans for improved performance
Auditing : Internal, Customer, and GFSI
- Conducts routine internal facility & SQF systems audit
- Assigns action items or internal CAPAs and follows up with close outs
- Assists System Manager in SQF preparation & audit execution
- Attends and assists in customer audits
- Completes CAPA close outs from audits as assigned
Support Quality Management System
- Create & Modify submission forms
- KPI monitoring and report out : Hold / Disposals, Customer / Consumer complaints, Environmental Monitoring, Deviations, etc.
- Continuous improvement of QMS system and data collections
HACCP
- Assist in HACCP updates as needed e.g. new product launches, new equipment onboarding
- Assist with validations to support HACCP as needed
- Record verification
- Conducts Foreign Material investigations
- Training as needed
Other routine Tasks
- Production Floor & In house lab support
- Environmental Monitoring Scheduling & Site Updates
- Employee Locker inspections
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements :
Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field
- 3+ years of relevant work experience in the food industry, preferably in cooked / RET operations
- Knowledge of GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, USDA regulations, and Food Microbiology
- Posses : HACCP or PCQI Certification, SPC Certification
- Experience with SQF
- Experience with Tracegains, Safetychain and Repositrak
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
29 days ago