Summary
Lead and coordinates food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) program designed to ensure the safety and quality of products consistent with established standards for TX Plant. Interact with USDA / FSIS inspectors and supervise OH QA techs personnel. Perform other duties assigned by the OH QA Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
- Suggest and plan an action for prevention and measures related to risks of quality management
- Ensure individual correct product specs are being met daily
- Check the quality of product and inspection of plant sanitation
- Maintain and supervise Pre-requisite Program calendar activities, verification, and validation
- Conducts Food Safety, Sanitation, Pest Control, GMP's, Facility Inspections, Internal Audits
- Participate in internal and external food safety, quality, and regulatory audits
- Ensure product labels are verified at every stage correctly
- Coordinates FSQA required training plan with supervisors and address any lapses in training
- Ensure that all new specifications are distributed to all pertinent personnel
- Reviews product to ensure it is as described in comparison to our specs and the supplier specs
- Maintain all supplier documentation; letters of guarantee, audits, COA's and supplier shelf-life letters
- Follow and understand product recall / traceability procedures
- Communicate / coordinate effectively with all internal departments
- Plan and perform education related to quality assurance (GMP) and collaborate with HR on employee training and procedures
- Follow and enforce all GMP and PPE procedures daily
- Follow and enforce all food safety & Quality rules and regulations requirements
- Organize and maintain filing of QA documents
- Research and suggest paperless solutions for daily QA tasks and propose some options
- Train new QA techs and fill QA techs position as needed
- Maintain QA techs work schedule (Daily / Weekly / Monthly) / tasks and vacation coverage
- Perform all other tasks assigned
Management retains the discretion to modify or add duties to the position at any time when the need arises.
Position Requirements
Good math ability and problem-solving skillsComputer proficientGood report writing ability (grammar, punctuation, etc.)FSQA / FSIS / FDA Working experienceA college degree in the Science field is preferred but can be substituted with experienceKnowledge of government regulations and role of FDA, USDA, Food Code & Crisis ManagementCertification in HACCP, Seafood HACCP, Food Defense, PCQI, Sanitation, SQF and GMPProficiency with Microsoft OfficeAbility to prioritize tasks and keep up with management directionsAttention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of dataFlexible to work scheduled hours including evenings, weekends, and holidaysMust have a hands-on work ethicExcellent leadership skills and ability to train and guide teamPhysical Demands
To successfully perform the essential functions of this job the employee must be able to do the following :
The employee is regularly required to sit and stand and to use hands and fingers.The employee is required to walk, bend, climb.The employee must be able to exert 20-30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move an object. The specific vision required by this job includes both close vision and distance vision.Workplace
The employee is required to work in a normal office environment - Core hours for this position might be different from other Management positions in the company. Some weekend and holiday hours or team coverage might be needed.
Work Environment
The work environment involves daily exposure to unusual hot and cold temperatures, humidity, a nd / or noise.