Quality Systems Coordinator

Overview

The Quality Systems Coordinator is a member of the Chicago/Calumet operations Quality Group and reports directly to the site Sr. Quality Assurance Manager. The role is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of GFSI certification, Quality and Food Safety systems (including the Prerequisite Programs) and the HACCP plan.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Sets standards and monitors procedures to ensure food safety at all stages of the operation
• Maintains and improves site GFSI certification
• Leads cross-functional HACCP team including regular meetings with the HACCP team to exchange information and discuss new procedures or equipment related to food safety
• Spearheads all aspects of internal audit program consisting of cross-functional team
• Leads site’s Food Safety Committee
• Actively participates in GFSI and customer’s audits, leads any necessary follow up to audit’s observations
• Manages all aspects of document control for the site’s quality programs, including development and implementation of procedures and forms to support quality and food safety systems
• Reads, interprets, and cross-references the accuracy of large number of records which requires a broad and specialized knowledge of the content
• Develops and delivers training and orientation materials about HACCP and related topics (GMPs, sanitation, etc.)
• Manages site’s local and corporate systems for quality training records
• Manages corrective actions program, including verification of corrective actions completion and their effectiveness
• Performs or acts as a backup for traceability exercises
• Manages all aspects of site’s pest control programs
• Assists in preparation of necessary reports and trending information
• Works with Supplier Quality on approving new suppliers and new ingredients
• Liaises with ASR corporate staff on methods and policies development
• Interacts with Supplier Quality in order to communicate company standards for quality and safety of incoming products
• Interacts with purchasing, maintenance, process, packaging and warehouse supervisory teams to ensure reliability of food safety programs
• Practices and promotes GMPs and plant safety procedures
• Manages sample retentions and testing program
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Experience

• HACCP and related food safety training
• BRC, SQF or other related GFSI benchmarked standard training / certification

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited college/university is required
• At least 1 year of applicable professional experience working with quality & food safety systems