MFG Plant SQF Practitioner (Hourly)

Kroger•Anderson, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Anderson Bakery, a Kroger Company, located in Anderson, South Carolina, has been producing bread, muffins, and rolls for Kroger grocery stores since 1979. Under new leadership, the facility has experienced significant improvements in process reliability and average run time, and is continuing to enhance its key plant indicators and plant culture. Anderson Bakery aims to support and reward its associates by offering a comprehensive benefits package that promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes competitive health care and retirement benefits, vacation, mental health resources, associate discounts, and opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement. The company is seeking passionate and driven individuals to contribute to the positive impacts the plant has been experiencing.

Requirements

Knowledge of microbiology and experience in a dairy/bakery or food plant.
Associates/bachelors degree in the areas of food science or microbiology, dairy/bakery or food science.
High School Diploma or GED.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to record testing data.
Ability to work well with others and communicate issues.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute in-plant procedures and implement corporate procedures/templates to achieve and sustain compliance with Kroger Manufacturing food safety and quality requirements, including level 3 SQF system requirements.
Oversee compliance with and maintenance of SQF systems through a process that effectively reviews, monitors and reassesses the effectiveness of all elements of the program (e.g., commitment, verification, validation, pre-requisite programs, document control, procedures, training) to ensure ongoing compliance and certification.
Be the sites backup contact for the SQF certification bodies and during certification audits with the certification auditor.
Assist in conducting an annual in-house SQF self-audit using the SQF audit form to review SQF program status, level of participation and commitment at plant level.
Develop and maintain an action register to manage audit follow-ups.
Verify employee food safety training is conducted in a timely manner with proper documentation/verification.
Provide guidance and leadership where potential risks have been identified that could impact food safety or quality.
Perform project related tasks as assigned by facility senior quality leader.
Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.