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Job Description & Primary Responsibilities:
Food Safety Quality Regulatory Technicians will provide specialized knowledge of specific segments of food safety and quality systems such as food safety and quality auditing, instrumentation, computer systems, oversight of suppliers and other needed focus areas. Technicians will be involved in preparation and participation of customer audits and will partner with internal and external teams to address customer requirements and concerns.
Responsibilities:
Conduct verification and maintenance of the food safety and quality systems, hazard analysis and sanitation processes, prerequisite programs, manufacturing processes, and finished product.
Collaborates with operations on the initiation of corrective action and preventative measures when necessary.
Ensure adherence to corporate, regulatory, customer and facility food safety and quality requirements and completion of corrections and corrective actions.
Lead relevant regional, corporate and regulatory food safety focused audits.
Act as food safety team leader, coordinate and lead the food safety team and overseeing the food safety management system and management review.
Manage food safety management system compliance to appropriate government regulations.
Investigate and follow up on food safety incidents that occur in the plant to ensure they are reported and that corrective action and permanent corrections are taken.
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Education Requirements:
Recommended High School Courses:
Agriculture Education
Biology/Microbiology
Food Science
Meats
Animal Science
Education/Training:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of two years of related work experience
Minimum two years of work experience in food industry
Knowledge of food safety industry practices and standards
Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office experience