Quality Assurance Specialist and HAACP Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

This is a full-time position, Monday thru Thursday 5:45am ~ 3:00pm, when production is complete for the day. Fridays are as needed.

This position will be responsible for all aspects of the quality programs and functions. These include maintaining all HACCP, food safety records, plant audits, mock recall programs and training the plant on these issues and procedures. This position is also responsible for implementing GFSI compliance.

Responsibilities:

Sanitation Programs/Systems

• Support SSOP and Operational Sanitation program through data collection and management
• Assist Sanitation as needed with tracking/trending and support identification of actions, root cause identification and corrective action
• Enable training of employees as required

Sample Management and Product Quality

• Conduct Testing to ensure consistent product quality including taste panels and sensory testing

GFSI Compliance

• Responsible for the GFSI compliance documents/records to facilitate the annual review

Supplier Approval program (Protein, Non-Meat Ingredients & Packaging)

• Manage supplier documents for the facility’s suppliers
• Oversee COA management for the facility
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate years of experience in Food Science or related

degree preferred

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing
• Deep understanding USDA
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Must be HACCP certified
• Deep understanding of GFSI standard
• Knowledge of necessary administrative duties to maintain and organize records, reports, or other information
• Demonstrated strength with computer literacy and Office Suite
• Self-Starter, able to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Problem solving skills
• Time management skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Skilled in analyzing and documenting simple and complex business processes.
• Ability to exercises appropriate judgment in decision-making and problem solving; seeks help promptly as necessary.

Glier’s Goetta, based in Covington, Kentucky, has been crafting this regional favorite since 1946 and is now the largest producer of Goetta in the world — making over two million pounds each year. With its strong ties to family traditions and local pride, Goetta isn’t just something you eat — it’s something you celebrate.

Company Description

Glier’s Goetta, based in Covington, Kentucky, has been crafting this regional favorite since 1946 and is now the largest producer of Goetta in the world — making over two million pounds each year. With its strong ties to family traditions and local pride, Goetta isn’t just something you eat — it’s something you celebrate.