FSQ System Manager and SQF Practitioner
Company: Blount Fine Foods
Location: Fall River
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount
Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer,
and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging
team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including
single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entres in
grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and
restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including
those with specialty certifications that include organic,
gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for
growth, success, and a satisfying career!Summary The Food Safety
Systems Manager/SQF Practitioner is responsible for the maintenance
and improvement of Food Safety programs, procedures, and policies.
This position will be involved in the assessment and compliance of
existing and future facility policies to the SQF code and play a
key role in the ongoing continuous improvement of the Food Safety
and Quality Management System. The position will also take a
management role in the FSQ online QMS (Safety Chain) and will
ensure the system is effectively utilized at the facility level.
Blount Fine Food facilities produce USDA and FDA products, which
include RTE hot-filled soups, sauces, and sides. Facilities
maintain several product lines with identity preserved status such
as organic, Halal and Certified Gluten Free.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities include the following:
Supports FSQ Management to ensure the alignment of policies and
procedures and their implementation across facilities. Lead the
verification and validation of food safety and quality policies and
procedures, including the design of studies, interpretation of data
and finalizing of reporting. Manages the on-going review and
assessment of FSQ programs and leads initiatives for
cross-functional evaluation of FSQ programs to drive continuous
improvement.
Contributes to the writing and rewriting of FSQ policies and
procedures. Manages and supports the delivery of the overall FSQ
audit program, including oversight of the consistent execution of
facility internal audit programs and their reporting. Supports
Blount owned manufacturing sites with process deviation assessments
Conducts periodic audits of Blount facilities to assess and assure
compliance with Blount FSQ policy.
May assist in supplier or co-man auditing
Assesses long term trends in facility corrective action/preventive
measures and root cause analyses across all locations to drive
consistency and to highlight opportunities for improvement.
Supports FSQ Management to ensure FDA and USDA regulatory
compliance at facilities, and leads corrective actions as required.
Leads and/or attends necessary meetings with senior management
pertaining to food safety and product quality.
Responsible for FSQ reporting and the roll up of facility KPIs to
the level. Actively participates in customer/consumer complaint
analysis and communicates trends to facilities and customers as
needed.
Supports FSQ Management with commercialization of new products to
meet customer and consumer expectations; including but not limited
to raw material and HACCP review. Supports FSQ Management with the
assessment of FSQ risks for Change Management. Leads the
development of training materials for building a positive food
safety culture and implementing program change.Generates and
maintains other reports related to FSQ.
As required, will lead, or assist with other external auditing
needs. Other duties with similar skill, responsibility, and work
conditions as assigned. Additional Duties:Works with outside
vendors and contract manufacturers when necessary, as QA liaison.
This may include overnight and/or international travel.Conducts and
assists with special projects in the organization where Department
representation is necessary.Performs analysis of data to identify
problems, areas of opportunity and constraints.Education and/or
Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or
university; and at least 5 years related work experience Ready To
Eat / Not Ready To Eat Food experience important Experience working
& managing quality in a USDA facility or environment strongly
preferredOur Total Compensation Package Includes:
Medical, dental and vision benefits 401k with Company match
Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays Education
Assistance Program Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
Discounts on Blount products at Company retail locations
Discretionary Annual Bonus Program
Keywords: Blount Fine Foods, Fall River , FSQ System Manager and SQF Practitioner, Executive , Fall River, Massachusetts
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