Practitioner, SQF

Job Description

Job Description

SQF Practitioner

Quincy Street Inc. is a division of Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC), a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats. Since the start of operations in 1991, IPC has experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend as well as several well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort Indiana; Holland Michigan ; and Owensboro Kentucky.

We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our associates by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture.

Our team helps feed the world! Are you ready to step up to the challenge of launching your career with Quincy Street Inc?

SQF Practitioner 1st Shift - Quincy Street, Inc. Holland, MI.

We are currently seeking a SQF Practitioner. A SQF Practitioner is responsible for overseeing the SQF Program, documentation, delegating tasks, and reviewing the schedule. Identifying and resolving quality issues with operations and working with management. Need to be familiar with SQF, HACCP, GMPs and internal procedures of the area. SQF Practitioner helps develops, maintain, and oversee implementation of Policies and Procedures in accordance with SQF code. This position reports to FSQA Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 oversees 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 oversees Food Safety System Programs and Associated Polices. 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 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

Skills:

• 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 &degree;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.