SQF PRACTITIONER

Company: Ampi
Location: Sanborn
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:The SQF Practitioner has been designated by senior management to develop, validate, verify and maintain the company's Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan. The SQF Practitioner has the responsibility and necessary resources to fully manage the Food Safety programs at AMPI facilities and ensure it meets and/or exceeds all the requirements of SQF and FSMA.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:Lead the development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals as outlined in the SQF code.Maintain, verify, and validate the Food Safety Plan as outlined in the SQF code, FSMA, and all AMPI policies.Oversee the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF Code, FSMA requirements, and all AMPI policies.Take appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the SQF and FSMA food safety plans. This includes initiating an annual review by senior management, documenting all changes to the food safety plans, validating those changes, and all AMPI policies.Communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the food safety plans.Verification and Validation activities are the responsibility of the SQF Practitioner.The SQF Practitioner will establish a frequency schedule and methods for verifying and validating the following programs:Pre-Requisite Programs (review and sign-off)Critical Food Safety and Quality LimitsPreventative and Process ControlsMonitoring Activities for:Pre-Requisite ProgramsCritical Control PointsCritical Quality PointsOther Food Safety ProgramsPreventative and Process ControlsScheduling, Conducting, and documenting Internal Audits.This position must follow, at all times, all GMP, safety, and other plant policies and proceduresMust be Proficient in all lab functions.Is responsible for QA Manager functions when necessary.Documents and monitors corrective actions from regulatory inspections.Oversee the environmental monitoring program and documentation.Oversees the cheese quarantine system.Helps verify proper calibration on testing equipment.Helps oversee all quality personnel and functions.Helps oversee deviations and dispositions of product.Assists QA Manager monitor SOP's and SSOP's are performed properly.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Bachelors' degree in dairy science, food science, or a biological science or related field preferred.One to three years of relevant work experience preferred.Experience with GFSI, FSMA, HACCP and GMP's as they relate to food safety programs.Technical knowledge of dairy industry is preferred.Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.SQF Practitioner training required or willingness to complete and pass training.PCQI training required or willingness to complete and pass training.BENEFITS/REWARDS:AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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