What are the responsibilities and job description for the SQF COORDINATOR-VN position at HP Hood?
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!
At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team, One Company!
Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.
There are a variety of benefits offered to our union employees either through the union or through HP Hood. The program may vary based on where you work, but all employees are offered a competitive benefits package that include health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discount programs, retirement program, advancement opportunities and more.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey's Milk & Milkshakes and more.
For candidates based in New York State, this position typically pays between $24.75 - $26.71.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Coordinate SQF related activities, documentation, and audits at the Vernon Plant. Work with employees and management to ensure all SQF activities are completed, as scheduled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Schedule and conduct annual review of the SQF program.
- Monitor, verify, and validate SQF systems.
- Conduct for plant and SQF activities, as needed.
- Coordinate HACCP and Quality Programs.
- Coordinate document review and change program.
- Enter holds into database.
- Order lab supplies and set up reoccurring preventative maintenance (PMs) in the lab.
- Review Tracegains for correct approved supplier COA's and documents.
- Lead and/or assist in traceability exercises, as needed.
- Promptly report all deviation issues to the FSQ Supervisor and FSQ Manager.
- Be an active member of the SQF team and participate in scheduled meetings.
- Maintain SQF Practitioner status and work as a backup for other plant SQF Practitioners, as needed.
- Work closely with other department employees, supervisors, and managers, to develop, maintain, and implement SQF systems.
- Support SQF by maintaining the Document Control Program and the Master List of Documents.
- Assist all departments in developing and maintaining SOP's.
- Perform audits for all SQF and other Food Safety and Food Quality formats.
- Perform chart and record review audits.
- Maintain, review, and distribute quality control records in a timely manner.
- Accept, suggest, and assist in the assignment and performance of special projects.
- Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
- Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm's way.
- Send survey, generate appropriate email, to any new suppliers or a current supplier with a new manufacturing location and monitor to ensure they are completed.
- Pull reports and send appropriate guidance documents to suppliers.
- Reassess all suppliers at a minimum of every 3 years.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in dairy science preferred.
- At least 3 years of food manufacturing experience highly preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience working in a lab setting highly preferred.
- At least 2 years' experience with supplier monitoring preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent communication - verbal and written.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Able to anticipate and solve routine problems.
- Able to effectively prioritize activities.
- Capable of handling time sensitive assignments simultaneously with strong sense of urgency.
- Able to handle confidential information and communications.
- Able to work independently and confidently within established procedures.
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
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HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"
HP HOOD LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FEMALE/MINORITY/VETERAN/DISABLED
"VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR"
Salary : $25 - $28
