Food Safety Coordinator

SK FOOD GROUP•Cleveland, TN

About The Position

Champions the ongoing maintenance of a world class Food Safety culture for the assigned SK Food Group facility. Leads the organizational efforts to reduce food safety risk and helps maintain a food safe plant environment through Critical Control monitoring activities. Ensures all aspects of the Food Safety/HACCP plan are being followed and implements the environmental monitoring program in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in related science field, or 2-4 years of related experience.
Demonstrated understanding of the Food Safety and HACCP systems for the assigned facility.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs to include Word and Excel.
Proficient in the use an iPad/tablet.
Ability to operate standard lab equipment.
Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities.
Mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
Detail oriented and organized.
Problem solving skills.
Ability to communicate with all levels of organization
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read and interpret documents.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in scientific field preferred.
HACCP/PCQI certification preferred. Must be willing to attend training and obtain certifications as outlined.

Responsibilities

Conduct Critical Control Point and Control Point monitoring activities during operations for regulatory compliance.
Audit and review documents related to Quality, Food Safety, Production and Sanitation.
Conduct sign off of documents in compliance with FDA, USDA and FSMA standards.
Maintain and update Food Safety systems, Food Safety SOP’s and processes.
Prepare, implement and conduct sampling plans for environmental microbiological monitoring activities.
Responsible for administering all aspects of environmental monitoring program including, but not limited to, conducting swabbing, submitting samples, documenting swab locations, logging results, trending and all other necessary aspects of program.
Review data for compliance with regulations and compile reports of analytical evaluation.
Participate in microbiological investigations and foster continuous improvement of sanitation practices by facilitating the corrective action process to remediate deficiencies.
Educate and train associates on food safety and quality topics, policies and procedures. Performs floor monitoring and audits to assure compliance.
Root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Perform monthly audits and as part of cross-functional team with maintenance, production and sanitation.
Perform pre-operational inspection.
Enforce Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan.
Other duties as assigned.