Develop, implement and maintain the HACCP program including record keeping, logs, trend reporting, and validation testing schedules.
Maintain and oversee all HACCP/FOOD Safety record keeping.
Conduct annual HACCP validations, reassessments, and initial validations for new products.
Conduct HACCP and GMP/SSOP training for the HACCP team.
Interact with USDA inspector on HACCP / SSOP related issues. Ensure that any follow up concerns are communicated back to QA Leader
Perform Pre-shipment review of all CCP documentation.
Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to, scheduling, performance, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development and termination recommendations.
Facilitate transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management
Maintain a safe work environment at all times by having safe work instructions, practices, and procedures in place for all positions and ensuring that employees are trained to understand and comply with those procedures. Apply corrective action consistently when required.
Continuously monitor, through subordinates, plant operations to ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks (HACCP), and product quality checks conducted according to organization policies. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within own area of responsibility
Prepare a variety of routine and special reports that document testing activities, test results, and operational issues involving product quality and safety such as swab tests, finished product tests, and HACCP audits.
Administer the product recall program and disposition of returned products.
Perform other duties as assigned.
