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Safe Quality Food Specialist (Biotech)



Job Category:

Quality

Job Family:

Plant Quality Assurance

Work Shift:

Job Description:

The SQF Specialist acts as the central point person in the implementation, maintenance, auditing and communication of the facility SQF Certification. This partner works with Quality Assurance, Production, Human Resources, IS, Sanitation, Support, Home Office and other pertinent plant partners to accomplish requirements of the SQF Program. This position supports the Quality Assurance Department in the maintenance and documentation of partner training records. This position performs validation and verification audits to ensure plant compliance with the SQF elements. This position assures measurement is in place to document outages and demonstrate performance of plant departments and individual plant partners against the Safe Quality Food Standards.

This position will require the following:

  • Testing of Wonderlic, Word and Excel must be completed or scheduled by 7/15/2025 by 8am
  • Resume is due by Tuesday 7/15/2025 at 8am
  • Interview required
  • High School Diploma or GED

Essential Functions

  • Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines. Must follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, and meet OSHA Safety Requirements. Must be able to identify and understand customer requirements.
  • Develop forms, registers and standard operating procedures for SQF processes that comply with the SQF program and organizational requirements.
  • Develop measurement tools which show compliance/non-compliance with Safe Food Quality Standards as established by the program.
  • Develop measurement tools and disseminate information to plant partners and leadership to demonstrate compliance and potential for improvements.
  • Prepare for audits and meet all audit requirements. Play a key coordination role in SQF certification audits.
  • Monitor and coordinate the control of SQF Documents. Maintain confidential files of partners and outside vendors and professionals.
  • Train leaders and hourly partners in defined SQF programs and policies.
  • Help define and implement continuous improvement concepts into SQF program that align with corporate processes.
  • Maintain and monitor plant partner training registers and documentation.
  • Verify document and system conformance. Monitor corrective action and preventative action processes.
  • The selected candidate may require additional job duties dependent on selection (example – job duties may be combined with an existing job to increase efficiencies)
  • Maintain alignment of plant SQF processes to an overall HO or company program
  • Perform other duties, projects, responsibilities as directed by the Quality Assurance Team Leader.
  • Must be willing to work overtime as needed and flexible to shift needs within the plant.
  • Make sure NCR's and all audit findings are closed out in a timely manner
  • Lead Food Safety Team meeting and Management Review
  • Maintain the plants Food Safety and Quality plans
  • Must be able to present Food Safety Training
  • Travel (to include possible overnight travel) may be required for training purposes

Non-Essential Functions

  • Other duties as necessary to maintain operational effectiveness

EXPERIENCE:

Type: 

Office / Production

Number of Years:     3 years manufacturing experience and/or equivalent in a position requiring confidentiality and demonstrated leadership experience. Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Excel and Word. Testing (Wonderlic, MS Word, Excel, etc….) will be required with Guidelines used from the Office Technical Job Family. 

Other:                    Successful partner will be expected to use various computer systems and applications including Word, Excel, ECM, RMCS, EQMS, OPM, etc. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential and non-essential tasks related to the job. Must have proficient computer skills and be able to meet minimal score on all required testing Testing (Wonderlic, MS Word, Excel, etc….).  Successful Partners must follow and maintain PCP's and Safety Procedures.

 Requirements:

  • Must become HACCP and SQF (practioner) certified
  • Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills( additional testing maybe required)
  • Must be self motivated/goal oriented, driven, self-initiated with proven track record
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Understanding of basic plant processes and willingness to work on production floor to better learn and become familiar with all production processes
  • Must be adaptable, willing to work any and all shifts as needed, whenever needed
  • Must have sound computer skills(Testing required)
  • Must be able to obtain PCQI, SQF and Auditor Certificate

Due to the investment in training and obtaining certifications, the successful bidder will be required to stay in this position for a period of 2 years.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS:  (Describe any special skill and/or requirements applicable to this position).

  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Must be able to read and speak English
  • Gain and maintain an understanding of all office equipment.
  • Willing to perform duties assigned and manage multiple priorities.
  • Must have general spreadsheet knowledge/application (WordPerfect, Excel, and E-mail Systems).
  • Interpersonal
  • Deductive Logic
  • Dependable (attendance / absentee rate under 3%)
  • Goal Oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Leadership
  • Hard Working  (self motivated)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS

Stand

Walk

Sit

Forklift Use

Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds

Bend, Stoop, Crouch, Overhead

Eligible partners will receive:

  • A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
  • Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
  • Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program
  • Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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