HACCP COORDINATOR

Growing multi-site food co-manufacturing company in Chicago

Location: North of Oak Lawn, Southeast of Midway airport

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assure facility is operating according to USDA requirements by developing, performing, and maintaining HACCP program, validation and execution of plant processing departments
• Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of all corporate Food Safety and quality programs and Supplier certification requirements
• Act as a quality liaison for USDA and key customer accounts
• Works cross-functionally in identifying and resolving food safety and quality issues as they present themselves, creating CAPA’s with defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Creates and implements site specific HACCP program, SSOPs, and SOPs; validates and assures programs are up to date
• Manage all pre-operational (Pre-Op) and operational sanitation inspection in accordance with regulatory, SQF and company standards
• Communicate effectively with the USDA inspector, customers, production staff and peers regarding food safety and quality matters
• Design, prepare, and maintain HACCP documentation paperwork flow, verification, and on-going record keeping for both production and Food Safety and Quality departments
• Lead, conduct and coordinate USDA weekly and ad-hoc meetings and support all note taking and follow-up documentation surrounding regulatory
• Assist Food Safety and Quality Managers during times of absence and complete other duties as required
• Ensuring test equipment is maintained and calibrated according to specifications
• Maintaining a Non-Conforming Material Review and Corrective Action Process
• Perform training through the company as needed and assist in development of procedures
• Review HACCP corrective and preventative actions for effectiveness and meeting regulatory requirements
• Support all regulatory, customer and third-party audits
• Conduct and direct all HACCP activities on all production shifts
• Review necessary regulatory paperwork for accuracy and completeness
• Conduct hazard analysis, HACCP reassessment, HACCP verification, and HACCP validation
• Ensures all products produced meet or exceed all customer, regulatory, and company requirements as they relate to food safety
• Acts as plant authority on all food safety matters and works in conjunction with the Food Safety and Quality Manager and staff to ensure product safety is always maintained
• Assist Food Safety & Quality manager with maintaining Food Safety and Quality programs
• Maintain and update USDA and HACCP records, files and food safety programs
• Fulfill customer document requests and questionnaires, investigate customer related complaints
• Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of HACCP and pre-requisite program and systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4 years related QA experience in developing HACCP Plans and working with the USDA
• Requires HACCP certification (IDV / Advance HACCP certification preferred)
• Able to use and learn SPC and statistical analysis
• Able to develop and generate HACCP forms, documents, and programs
• Strong business acumen a must; continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to interpret, adapt, document and apply guidelines and procedures
• Accessible to all production shifts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work experience (Biology, Microbiology, Pathology, Food Technology, Food Science, Food Microbiology)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Only qualified candidates will be contacted

Immediate need due to a promotion

Apply now for immediate consideration

Excellent comp package up to $28/hour depending on qualifications plus health insurance benefits, dental, career growth opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• HACCP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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