Food Safety Supervisor

Key Duties & Responsibility:

• Lead the development and implementation of the SQF Certified System at the Winpak NJ site.
• Ensure the effectiveness of the system through verification, validation and ongoing maintenance.
• Take appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the SQF system.
• Maintain the integrity and development of the HACCP plan for Norwood and Northvale Warehouses.
• Ensure corrective actions from internal and external food safety audits are documented and properly completed.
• Prepare monthly reports relating to the food safety management system.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Create and update all necessary documents for annual food safety procedures and SQF audits.
• Work with department managers to ensure that risks to the food safety management system are identified and managed to mitigate any risks.
• Review sub-contractor’s and suppliers’ certifications to ensure they are current.
• Coordinate the planning of the food safety committee meetings and activities.
• Perform QC finished goods batch checks for adherence to finished products specifications.
• Provide food safety training to new hires– introduction to Quality & Food Safety Policy, good manufacturing practices and HACCP.
• Verification of Food Safety Manual procedures, propose revisions where applicable.
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner compliant with ISO 9001 and SQF standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Abilities

• Highly motivated
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Accurate report writing and effective communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated judgment and decisiveness
• Able to work within tight deadlines and under minimal supervision
• Good interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills are required
• Team attitude; eager to cooperate with others with exceptional interpersonal communication skills

Other combinations of education, experience, knowledge, and skills will be considered

Qualifications:

• Education
• Grade 12 with post-secondary preferred
• Certificate in a recognized HACCP training program
• Certificate in a recognized GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) training course
• Certification to a structured problem-solving program (i.e., CME Lean Level 1) - preferred

 

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in developing and maintaining a GFSI program - preferred
• Planning and performing internal food safety audits
• Experience in manufacturing and food safety management
• Certification in HACCP and SQF Practitioner
• Experience with developing and delivering training programs
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and standards
• Familiar with process mapping and risk analysis techniques