WORK REQUIREMENTS

Ensure that the Quality Manual and Quality Library remain current and reflect actual work practices.
Update procedures, work instructions, and records when changes are made in the facility.
Update procedures, work instructions, and records when Production, Quality, the Quality Manager, or any other job function identifies an opportunity for improvement.
Write training materials to facilitate training on changes.
Update and upgrade the food safety auditing scheme when necessary.
Ensure food safety and quality:
Maintain and update the HACCP plan for all production lines. Lead the HACCP team.
Perform formal monthly food safety audits and informal continuous audits of the entire facility and assign and monitor corrective actions.
Perform formal monthly glass and brittle plastic audits and informal continuous audits of the entire facility and assign and monitor corrective actions.
Ensure that all incoming packaging liners, super sacs, stretch wrap, and top sheets meet specifications. Reject non-conforming material.
Maintain documentation for third-party audits.
Ensure that relevant personnel are informed of audits and request their presence.
Ensure that the facility is ready for inspection. Pre-audit meeting, inspection and review for each audit.
Prepare documentation and presentations for auditors, facilitate tours of the facility and answer questions. Develop pre-audit packets for all AAK Richmond, CA auditors.
Provide documents in the Quality Manual and Quality Library for review.
Act as chairperson of the Food Safety Committee, which is an internal food safety auditing program:
Set the yearly schedule of audits and update yearly paperwork.
Lead monthly meetings.
Send out monthly audits for completion.
Complete monthly audits as assigned.
Follow up on corrective actions taken.
Respond to customer requests for information
Fill out and return customer-supplied forms to Customer Service along with requested documents.
Work with document specialist on customer portal.
Update and maintain customer information portals.
Participate in Production, Quality, or R&D projects. Ensure personal and food safety throughout.
Other functions as needed by Production, Quality, or other departments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Quality Regulatory Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring food safety and quality at AAK Richmond, CA through the administration of Food Safety programs and documentation, including but not limited to procedures, work instructions, and records that describe and document the operations of the facility, conducting formal monthly audits, and leading the Food Safety Committee and HACCP team.