FSQA Specialist

Maple Leaf Foods • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The role involves coaching, assessing, and reviewing the competencies of Food Safety Team Members through quizzes and participation. The individual will conduct internal audits of facility Food Safety and Quality Programs against corporate standards, verify the maintenance of the Food Safety Plan and associated programs, and conduct training and paperwork verification on Process Preventive Controls documentation. The position requires maintaining and updating facility Food Safety Plans to ensure compliance with existing or changing regulations, such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and corporate requirements. The individual will also maintain a deviation program, track corrective actions, and manage a corrective action tracker database to ensure continuous improvement activities are acted upon. Additionally, the role includes tracking foreign material findings, operating as a back-up to FSQA supervisory roles, preparing presentations for Monthly Regulatory/HACCP Meetings, and supporting third-party and regulatory audits.

Requirements

• 2-3 years' experience in the Food industry preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent food industry experience
• Certified FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) & HACCP Certified
• Previous experience in a technical role with SAP experience highly desired

Responsibilities

• Coach, assess and review current and new Food Safety Team Members competencies through quizzes and participation
• Conduct internal audits of facility Food Safety and Quality Programs against corporate standards
• Conduct audits to verify the Food Safety Plan and associated programs are successfully being maintained
• Conduct training and perform paperwork verification on Process Preventive Controls documentation
• Maintain and update facility Food Safety Plans and associated programs to ensure compliance with existing or changing regulatory requirements
• Maintain deviation program, following up on issues and corrective actions based on deviations found in plant programs
• Maintain corrective action tracker database to ensure continuous improvement activities are acted upon
• Maintain tracking of foreign material findings at the site and provide data for FMPC Team Meetings
• Operate as back-up to the FSQA supervisory roles when necessary
• Participate and prepare presentations for Monthly Regulatory/HACCP Meetings
• Support third party, regulatory, and Maple Leaf internal audits and collaboratively prepare/coach cross-functional managers before and during these audits
• Train FSQA, Operations, Maintenance, and other cross-functional supervisors and hourly front-line employees annually and when changes occur to the Food Safety Plan

Benefits

• 401K with company match (available after 6 months)
• Career development opportunities
• Company Paid Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Health Insurance - medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage (available in first 30 days)
• Temperature controlled environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees