Job Description:
This person is expected to assure that Bella Fresh Phoenix is in compliance with current regulatory requirements. To achieve this scope, he/she will maintain/implement food safety program, HACCP, GMP’s, and additional QA programs. He/she will work closely with vendors and customers to achieve desired product specifications.
Key goals for this position are preventing/eliminating/maintaining product quality & specification requirements including meeting/exceeding overall expectations of customer and regulations.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Monitors/oversees plant personnel (including QA technicians & Sanitation Staff) in compliance with applicable governmental laws, regulations, guidelines and standards, including HACCP regulations & FDA Preventive Controls Rule. Performs related records and implements procedures/revisions as required.
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Monitors quality of incoming product to ensure product quality meets or exceeds specifications.
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Coordinates processing/finished product inspections with production manager/supervisors/leads to ensure high quality is maintained on a regular basis, and reports to Operations & Management staff.
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Proper communication with all departments in all related issues.
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Researches quality-related consumer complaints and determines corrective action & prevent action from occurring again. Maintains year to date complaints, and correlates data to a reporting structure for Management oversight.
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Ability to perform microbiological testing in the processing facility and products and maintaining data records. Including working with 3rd party requirements for outside testing.
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Knowledge of Environmental Monitoring Programs- Implementation/Validation.
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Oversee, develop, write, and implement all aspects of sanitation (SSOP’s) procedures, practices, and monitors pest control programs.
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Responsible for code dating & labeling requirements.
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Ability to work with other departments and develop each staff member to ensure he/she follows proper GMP’s.
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Follow all company safety policies, procedures and ability to implement.
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Ability to troubleshoot problems associated with incoming/processed/finished products.
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Responds to change productively and handles other duties as required.
Education:
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B.S. Degree (emphasis on Food Science, or related agricultural/science education) and/or 5 years (or more) equivalent experienced preferred.
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SQF Certification Preferred or willing to get certified.
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Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Preferred or willing to get certified.
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Previous produce experience preferred.
Skills:
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Ability to work independently and with a Team.
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Must be able to be adaptable and flexible.
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Must be able to work in a refrigerated (34-50 F) environment.
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Excellent Communication/Presentational Skills.
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Excellent documentation and record keeping skills.
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Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, and email).
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Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
