HACCP Plant Coordinator

Overview

Responsible for oversight and assistance with inspection procedures in assigned areas according to the plant established procedures and product specifications.

Responsible for oversight and assistance with inspection procedures in assigned areas according to the plant established procedures and product specifications.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES - This is a Salary Non-Exempt position.

• Ensures accurate inspection and reporting of required information. Performs inspection procedures at frequencies identified in programs, procedures, and specifications. Perform routine inspections of the environment and facility to ensure regulatory requirements and HACCP, GMP, SSOP procedures are met. Reports information. Ensures product that fails to meet expectations or program requirements is retained and appropriate personnel are notified. Performs simple computer data entry.
  
  Demonstrates knowledge of inspection requirements and customer expectations. Assists new employees on learning requirements of the position.
• Organizes and maintains shift HACCP records, verification of HACCP observations as required in the HACCP Plan and verifies all elements of the HACCP Plan during the shift. Conducts pre-shipment review of the records prior to shipment of any product and conducts reviews of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) during the shift as well as review documentation of sanitation standard operating procedures produced during the shift.
  
  Prepares and presents HACCP training to all appropriate personnel and files all QA and HACCP documents. Audits all HACCP documentation on a regular basis.
• Decision making and critical thinking. Identifies issues and problems associated with failure to meet customer expectations or program requirements. Makes critical decisions affecting the production process and plant functions. Deals patiently and respectfully with adversarial conditions. Adapts quickly to new positions and situations. Understands all product parameters specified in a product specification and identifies product that fails to meet those parameters.
• Ensures open communication with necessary personnel. Maintains open communication with facility personnel on quality issues and topics. Reports appropriate factual information to management personnel on quality, food safety, or customer issues. Communicates with new members of the department and facility personnel on requirements of specifications, procedures, and/or regulatory requirements. Prepares and maintains written documentation to ensure effective communication of all job tasks completed.
• Aids with Oversight of Food Safety and Quality Programs:
  Stays updated on the HACCP plan, Hazard Analysis, Flow Charts, SSOP plan and other related programs to the food safety system. Regular review of the associated programs and records for food safety. Performs direct observations at a regular frequency of food safety related actions and quality programs. Demonstrates knowledge of the food safety programs and regulatory requirements related to these programs.
• Ensures compliance with USDA and goals. Help set and encourage new goals while improving morale within the department to ensure lines and department start efficiently and effectively. Organizes and maintains shift HACCP records, verification of HACCP observations as required in the HACCP Plan and verifies all elements of the HACCP Plan during the shift. Conducts pre-shipment review of the records prior to shipment of any product and conducts reviews of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) during the shift as well as review documentation of sanitation standard operating procedures produced during the shift.
  
  Prepares and presents HACCP training to all appropriate personnel and files all QA and HACCP documents. Audits all HACCP documentation on a regular basis.
• Participates as a member of the Team:
  Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure BEST practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team to resolve issues and actively look for ways to achieve synergy within the organization.
• Familiarity with Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives:
  Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives:
  This position description is intended to guide the activities of the HACCP Technician and is not intended to limit the…