SQF Coordinator

• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in preparing and obtaining annual SQF certification for the facility


• Coordinate, and verify the implementation of SQF programs, including all supporting documentation, annual review of programs for SQF and FDA compliance, and continual monitoring of production for compliance


• Assist the QA Manager in validating the effectiveness of the food safety plan(s) (HACCP and FDA Preventive Controls) and the following pre-requisite programs (Employee Hygiene and Practices (GMPs); Pest Control program; Preventive Maintenance program; Equipment Calibration program; Sanitation program; Waste Management program and Employee Training Program),


• Work directly with production management, supervisors, and hourly personnel to ensure implementation of SQF program


• Communicate the Food Quality information to management to ensure that the system is effective


• Maintain database for packaging material, ingredients and finished produced 


• Request and review documents from vendors/suppliers


• Maintain document control


• Review food safety documents


• Assist in training team members in all areas of the plant, including SQF, Food Safety/Quality, HACCP, GMP, SOP, etc.


• Support QA Lab team with on-the-job tasks and GMP/food safety/quality issue resolution,


• Conduct random direct observations to verify HACCP and SOPs are being performed correctly and paperwork is complete and accurate,


• Review and trend data to identify opportunities for improvement and corrective actions


• Related duties as assigned

Compensation range: $30-$33 hourly