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Job Description

• Salary range
• $70,000
• 80,000, depending on experience Job Title
• SQF Practitioner Reports to
• FSQA Manager for Food Safety Matters PA Operations Manager for Administrative Purposes Classification
• Exempt Position type

•

Full-Time:

Monday-Friday and occasional weekends and holidays as needed The Gifting Company Conformance Statements In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communication and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Job Purpose The SQF Practitioner is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Food Safety Management System, including obtaining and maintaining related certifications. The SQF Practitioner leads the implementation and maintenance of the SQF System and ensures its integrity through validation and verification. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for establishing, implementing, and directing quality control and food safety efforts to ensure that requirements for processing components conform to quality standards Communicate with other departments and trainers to develop and implement food safety programs as required Train employees and maintain all training records according to food safety and quality requirements Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspections, testing, and evaluation Oversee SQF and HACCP systems for validation testing and assurance compliance Perform and direct the environmental monitoring program Document quality information and prepare reports/manuals Review food safety, production, and quality reports and records at the designated frequencies Complete CAPAs for food safety & quality complaints, CCP deviations, etc. Complete monthly food safety document review, collection, uploading, and communication to production managers and leads Work with existing and new suppliers on approved supplier management plan Perform, document, and follow up on monthly food defense audits and ensure maintenance of the overall Food Defense and Food Fraud programs. Maintain traceability programs, including the coordination, scheduling, and leading Mock Recall Exercises as needed Suggest and implement changes to increase food safety and efficiency of production Develop and execute SQF plans to achieve/maintain SQF Certification Manage and monitor labeling compliance including but not limited to nutritional fact panels, ingredient labels, and allergen declarations Manages compliance with all Plant, State and Federal EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations Maintain food safety registrations as required by SQF Oversee compliance and interactions with SQF Certification Oversee all customer complaints and follow-up on corrective actions Lead the yearly review of food safety system Foster a continuous improvement mindset and pursue improvement opportunities that support the achievement of food safety and quality goals This position may require travel up to 5-7 weeks per year based on business needs. Travel schedules will be communicated in advance whenever possible Competencies Safety Communication Proficiency Organizational Skills Leadership Prioritization Time Management Accountability Project Management Physical Ability Strategic Thinking Teamwork Adaptability Probelm Solving Continuous Learning Qualifications Experience in supervisory and leadership roles preferred. HACCP and PCQI Certifications required. Experience writing, implementing, and managing SQF programs within a food production environment. Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position works in a light manufacturing setting and remotely. The role routinely gathers information, reviews processes, and presents recommendations to senior leadership. This role is regularly required to walk and stand on hard floors for an extended amount of time. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or reach; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move objects up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

THE GIFTING COMPANY

is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Minorities, Females, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

To be supplied

Pay:

$70000.00

• $80000.

00 / year

Benefits:

Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance 401(k)

Job Type:

fulltime

Schedule:

8 hour shift 10 hour shift 12 hour shift Weekend availability Monday to Friday Holidays Day shift

Education:

High school degree Work location: On-site