SQF Practitioner: Food Safety & Quality Lead

We are currently seeking a SQF Practitioner to oversee the SQF program, documentation, and quality issues at our facility in Holland, MI.

• Reports to FSQA Manager
• Serves as SQF Practitioner
• Leads 3rd party audits and annual SQF audit
• Oversee the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF System, including food safety fundamentals outlines in 2.4.2, and the food safety plan outlined in 2.4.3.
• Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF System.
• Assist in overseeing company's Food Safety and Quality training. Determines training needs.
• Oversees corrective actions and preventive measures related to food safety and food quality non-conformities.
• Coordinates monthly meetings with Management to go over continuous improvement, customer complaints, internal audit, and internal inspection findings.
• Responsible together with FSQA Manager for verification, validation and internal audit activities as outlined in SQF code. Data Collection and process improvement.
• Develops and maintains Policies and Procedures and monitoring forms in accordance with SQF System.
• Oversees implementation of developed Policies and Procedures.
• Can conduct documentation and record verification for all records of Food Safety System.
• Assist in overseeing Food Safety System Programs and Associated Policies. Updating documents as needed to comply with SQF codes, customer requirements, and government regulations.
• Can conduct monthly facility audits and inspections.
• Can develop and maintain operational quality standards, batch sheets and specification sheets (SOPs).
• Assist FSQA Manager in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all regulatory rules and regulations, ensuring that Food Safety and product performance standards are met.
• Work with QA Supervisors on FS and QA programs and improvements.
• Back up for FSQA Manager, and QA Supervisor.
• Other projects and duties as deemed by the FSQA Manager

• Preferably have at least 3-5 years of quality experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Preferably have knowledge of USDA and implementing Food Safety Systems.
• Preferably have experience with 3rd party food safety audits.
• Food Safety
  
  Skills:
  
  GFSI, SQF, GMP's, HACCP, CCP
• Be a team player maintaining a positive and respectful work environment.
• Ability to work in cold environment (below 40°F).
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Vizo).
• Proficient in SPC (Statistical Process Controls).

Quincy Street Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values diversity. Our EOE policy not only prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category under state, local or federal law, but also reflects our commitment to making all employment decisions without regard to an individual's membership in a protected class.

This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, rates of pay and other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in company-sponsored employee activities. As part of its equal opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws to ensure that women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities have opportunities to join and progress within the Company.