Quality Coordinator

Position Details

Acts as the backup SQF Practitioner (SQFP) and ensures the integrity of the SQF System.
Maintains and ensures compliance of a Quality programs such as SQF, Organic, Kosher, and others.
Reviews documentation for on-boarding new products, suppliers, and processes.
Executes and validates functions related to Quality hold of products.
Performs documentation tasks and generates documents for manufacturing such as COA’s, specifications, claims, and other pertinent activities.
Fulfills document requests for internal customers.
Assists product and process investigations by conducting trace, collating records, and assembling data and trends for review by SQF Team members.
Monitors customer quality complaints and ensures corrective and preventive actions are put in place.
Tracks and manages findings and CAPA related to GMP Walkthroughs to ensure adequate completion.
Participates in site inspections (GMP walkthroughs), customer audits, 3rd party audits, and regulatory inspections.
Tracks and manages training status and records for site personnel to meet SQF, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Participate as a crisis management team member during crisis situations to ensure that appropriate procedures are implemented in order to maintain compliance with HACCP and food safety requirements (i.e., power outage, weather events, etc.).
Periodically performs audits of contract warehouses and suppliers as dictated by department needs.
Identifies and initiates action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Identifies and reports any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Informs Management of any Food Safety or Quality issues, or of any processes which become noncompliant with specified requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field and 2 to 5 years of experience in SQF-certified manufacturing facilities
• Understanding of the principles of food safety as applied to warehouse operations and ingredient blending
• Licenses/Credentials/Certifications:
  • SQF Practitioner preferred
  • HACCP Certificate preferred
  • PCQI Certificate preferred
• Specialized Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong communication skills and able to motivate people daily in a fast-paced environment
  • Motivated individual with an active continuous improvement approach
  • Detail oriented, organized, highly accurate, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Conscientious and flexible to the changing needs and demands of work
  • Able to work independently and demonstrate initiative in decision making in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong team building skills; gains the trust and respect of colleagues and direct reports to drive consistent results
  • Sage X3 experience a plus
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly proficient in Outlook and Excel