Quality Systems Coordinator

ASR Group•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Systems Coordinator is a member of the Chicago/Calumet operations Quality Group and reports directly to the site Sr. Quality Assurance Manager. The role is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of GFSI certification, Quality and Food Safety systems (including the Prerequisite Programs) and the HACCP plan.

Requirements

HACCP and related food safety training
BRC, SQF or other related GFSI benchmarked standard training / certification
Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control practices and procedures
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in English
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited college/university is required
At least 1 year of applicable professional experience working with quality & food safety systems

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience working as a GFSI practitioner
Preferred experience in the development and maintenance of HACCP Plans
Preferred experience working on an internal audit team
Preferred experience working with pest control service providers

Responsibilities

Sets standards and monitor procedures to ensure food safety at all stages of the operation
Maintains and improves site GFSI certification
Leads cross-functional HACCP team including regular meetings with the HACCP team to exchange information and discuss new procedures or equipment related to food safety
Spearheads all aspects of internal audit program consisting of cross-functional team
Leads site’s Food Safety Committee
Actively participates in GFSI and customer’s audits, leads any necessary follow up to audit’s observations
Manages all aspects of document control for the site’s quality programs, including development and implementation of procedures and forms to support quality and food safety systems
Reads, interprets, and cross-references the accuracy of large number of records which requires a broad and specialized knowledge of the content
Develops and delivers training and orientation materials about HACCP and related topics (GMPs, sanitation, etc.)
Manages site’s local and corporate systems for quality training records
Manages corrective actions program, including verification of corrective actions completion and their effectiveness
Performs or acts as a backup for traceability exercises
Manages all aspects of site’s pest control programs
Assists in preparation of necessary reports and trending information
Works with Supplier Quality on approving new suppliers and new ingredients
Liaises with ASR corporate staff on methods and policies development
Interacts with Supplier Quality in order to communicate company standards for quality and safety of incoming products
Interacts with purchasing, maintenance, process, packaging and warehouse supervisory teams to ensure reliability of food safety programs
Practices and promotes GMPs and plant safety procedures
Manage sample retentions and testing program
Performs other duties as assigned