FSQA Specialist

Dr. Schär is a global community of innovative and collaborative people, free to think outside the box and to unlock their full potential in terms of creativity, capability, and courage. Job title: Food Safety QA Specialist Job Holder: OPEN Department: QA Reports to: FSQA Manager Job overview The FS/QA Specialist is responsible for ensuring food safety and quality compliance across the facility. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in food safety systems with the ability to manage projects independently in a fast-paced environment. Tasks Training, Collaboration, Operational Support, Program Oversight & Documentation Oversee Facility’s GMP inspections, Foreign Material Control, Pest Control, and facility CAPA program; lead root cause analyses, oversee corrective action implementation, and verification activities Oversee Facility’s Food Safety Culture activities (e.g. annual survey, Food Safety Bulletin board, One Point Lessons, food safety champion, Food Safety New Letter, Production Huddles, etc.) Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and tracking finished product complaints and communicating adverse trends to cross functional teams Oversee Recipe Part 2 management and communicate findings to cross functional teams Partner with Production on troubleshooting day-to-day product quality, equipment, sanitation issues Participate in management of facility sanitation operational performance and 5S program Oversee execution of line trials (GTVs) for new material validations, equipment, Recipe Part 2 changes, etc. Audit food safety and quality processes as assigned to ensure compliance Perform mock recalls and traces as needed Assist in recall response and execution alongside the Crisis Management Team as needed Support external audits (e.g., SQF, FDA) by providing required documentation and participating as needed Create, revise, and maintain food safety and quality documentation in collaboration with cross-functional teams as needed Provide employee coaching and training food safety and quality best practices Drive continuous improvement in facility’s food safety and quality programs and provide recommendations for food safety, quality, and sanitation processes and improvements Recommend enhancements to sanitation, food safety, and quality programs Independently manage projects and execute tasks with minimal supervision Other Follow all company safety protocols and procedures. Perform additional duties as assigned to support department and company goals. Flexible in working hours & days, depending on business need Qualifications Minimum 5 years of food industry, food safety or QA experience required Strong Knowledge of SQF guidelines Experience reviewing and writing policies and procedures required Auditing experience desired Experience with SQF or other GFSI schemes desired Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills Strong problem-solving skills and detail oriented The role requires frequent and sometimes constant standing, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling to monitor production lines and inspect various parts of the facility. Strong Microsoft Office Skills required Confidentiality The job holder is only allowed to share information with authorized persons: data and information specific to the department such as: business figures and –objectives, personnel data, salary information, statistics and analyses, pricing, customer and supplier information, terms and conditions, technical know-how of Schär and of suppliers, etc. The position is open to people of all genders, in accordance with the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dr. Schär