Haacp Coordinator

Job Description
The role of the Food Safety &
Quality Assurance Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating facility quality systems functions as they relate to achieving Quality and Food Safety objectives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
Manage HACCP SSOPs &
GMP Programs. Develop programs to ensure compliance.
Conduct annual &
reassessments &
ensure Team Member training &
understanding for the programs
· Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
· Work on document control systems for food safety and FSQ programs to include all HACCP, SSOP’s, SOP’s, Forms, Policies, &
all Prerequisite programs to help build a more organized and auditable system for USDA &
GFSI (SQF) auditing regulations and programs.
· Visually monitor various programs of plant operations for food safety and FSQ and compare the physical activity to documentation and SOP’s.
· Expand the current GMP self-auditing program to include all functional areas that require auditing.
· Assist with building the document control systems needed for the SQF (Safe Quality Food) auditing Programs &
USDA regulations where needed.
· Assist with training matrix for tracking employee training programs which will include HACCP and all prerequisite programs.
Maintains communication, during the shift and at shift change, with FSQ Manager, and any FSQ staff as needed, to report any on-going issues with plant programs and special projects.
· Implement and verify training for new hires &
continuing training of current team members.
· Appraise work performance and provide Quality Systems/plant supervision with 6-month review input.
· Recommend disciplinary measures for team members when necessary.
· Provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety policies for team members.
· Initiate work goals to motivate team members to contribute to continual improvement efforts.
· Encourage employee initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort &
achievement.
· Cultivate learning by providing opportunities for cross training and skill development.
· Implement plant wide informational training sessions to educate and update employees on Food Safety issues.
Cross train in FSQ Process Control &
Laboratory functions.
Audit prerequisite operational records for content and accuracy.
Coordinate the USDA pathogen monitoring sampling program including product retention &
release.
Monitor FSQ Laboratory data as it relates to maintaining product Food Safety objectives required by corporate.
Monitor QS data pertaining to Consumer Complaint Investigation, Return-to-Vendor (RTV), Defective Material Investigation, Shelf Life Monitoring Data and Corrective Action activities to ensure Food Safety objectives are achieved.
Assist with the compiling, storing and retrieving Production/Quality data, including process monitoring, testing, verification, and corrective actions.
Ensure all local, state and federal regulatory issues are identified &
adhered to.
Identify, coordinate and monitor product exporting requirements.
Work with agency personnel and respond to issues in a timely manner.
Ensure an annual HACCP reassessment including signature &
date is completed, as well as reassessments necessary due to changes that could affect the Hazard Analysis.
Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 416 – Sanitation, and Part 417 – (HACCP) Systems.
Assist QS Manager with ISO 9001-2000 implementation and communication to ensure objectives are met and certification is maintained.
Function as the Lead Auditor maintaining the Internal Audit Schedule, scheduling Internal Audits, following up on corrective actions to ensure a value-added process.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary