QUALITY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

The Quality Compliance Specialist will help implement and maintain production-related activities to meet FDA and GFSI FSSC 22000 requirements. This role supports behavior-based food safety culture in conjunction with the Quality Plant Manager, QA Supervisor, and QA Technicians. Responsibilities include the continuous improvement of the Food Safety and Quality Control programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in science (Food Safety, Microbiology, Biology, or related field preferred)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Experience in Food Safety programs
• Training and working experience with HACCP, cGMP’s, GFSI, FSMA, and Sanitation Effectiveness Monitoring.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, databases, and custom programs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Strong critical thinking skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. as a single-person lift
• Climbing (ladders, stairs, etc.)
• Bending and stooping
• Extended periods of being on your feet.
• Operating pallet jack
  This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position (expected pay range = $25.00-$30.00/hour) with benefits package that includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, employer gift-matching program, wellness program, and company-paid holidays. Performance reviews provide opportunity for performance-based compensation increases and bonuses. This position is located in Momence, IL 60954.
  To apply, please upload a resume online at www.silvajobs.com or send a resume to HR@silva-intl.co

• Responsible for Food Safety & Quality and Safety culture using positive approaches for improvement opportunities through internal monitoring, audits, and daily interactions with employees across all departments.
• Support Plant Quality Team and Quality Ash Team for non-conforming products, raw materials, and packaging through Hold & Release program. Generate certificate of destruction forms as needed.
• Actively participate in cross functional teams at start up and during the shift. Effectively communicate with the next shift any open items that require immediate follow-up.
• Audit the equipment set up and process parameters through direct observation of Production Batch Records/ SOPs. Resolve any issues with Production Leadership.
• Assist in Corrective Action Preventive Action program, Hold Log, and other Quality Registers.
• Assist in leading customer complaint investigations and internal deviations with concise verbal and written communication.
• Develop training material and provide refresher training for non-conformances of procedures across all departments.
• Verify CAPA effectiveness through direct observations, data review, and interpret trends using Root Cause Analysis and other CAPA tools.
• Support Sanitation Effectiveness programs and audits through pre-op inspections, ATP, EMP testing, environmental contamination investigations, micro investigations, start up and changeover procedures.
• Ability to create One Point Lessons, develop training, and support on the job training by observing employees perform new and/or revised procedures.
• Identify trends through data analysis and follow up with the development and implementation of improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all food safety related documents, daily verification records, and document control are checked while identifying and closing gaps while on the floor.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to Quality and Production Leadership with authority to initiate action.
• Responsible for scheduling and assisting in food safety and safety internal audits with a cross functional team. Support audit preparation and follow-up as required. Verify effectiveness of compliance through a review of the objective evidence.
• Provide back up support for Quality Technicians, Lead, or Supervisor.
• Assist Quality Plant Manager, Quality Supervisor, and Silva Operations with other duties as assigned.