SQF Coordinator

SQF Coordinator - Reno, NV.

Model Dairy, a leading supplier and distributor of high-quality award-winning dairy products, is looking for an experienced SQF Coordinator, to join our winning team out of the Reno, Nevada.  The SQF Coordinator will be responsible for demonstrating our Model Dairy Core Values and carrying out our purpose of Nourishing Lives.

Overview:

      The SQF Coordinator will support the quality assurance team, production, warehouse, and sales providing documents and information required in department projects. He/she will coordinate the implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF system, including the System Elements and Module 11 requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in preparing and obtaining annual SQF certification for the facility.
• Coordinate, and verify the implementation of SQF programs, including all supporting documentation, annual review of programs for SQF and FDA compliance, and continual monitoring of production for compliance.
• Assist the QA Manager in validating the effectiveness of the food safety plan(s) (HACCP and FDA Preventive Controls) and the following pre-requisite programs (Employee Hygiene and Practices (GMPs); Pest Control program; Preventive Maintenance program; Equipment Calibration program; Sanitation program; Waste Management program and Employee Training Program),
• Work directly with production management, supervisors, and hourly personnel to ensure implementation of SQF program
• Communicate the Food Quality information to management to ensure that the system is effective
• Maintain database for packaging material, ingredients and finished produced 
• Request and review documents from vendors/suppliers
• Maintain document control
• Review food safety documents
• Assist in training team members in all areas of the plant, including SQF, Food Safety/Quality, HACCP, GMP, SOP, etc.
• Support QA Lab team with on-the-job tasks and GMP/food safety/quality issue resolution,
• Conduct random direct observations to verify HACCP and SOPs are being performed correctly and paperwork is complete and accurate,
• Review and trend data to identify opportunities for improvement and corrective actions
• Related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

•  1-2 years' experience in Quality Systems Management (HACCP, SQF, BRC, FSSC, ISO)
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• SQF, HACCP, PQCI certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office,
• High School diploma required, preferred bachelor’s degree

Model  Dairy offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.

 Model  Dairy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Model Dairy participates in E-Verify.