Quality Compliance Specialist-SQF Practitioner

at  Archer Daniels Midland Company

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Follow time and attendance guidelines in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to successfully manage the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Accept and follow directions.
• Develop positive working relationships with quality related suppliers and service providers.
• Utilize professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Multi-task with strong attention to detail.
• Possess advanced computer knowledge and skills.
• Use a variety of computer programs and maintain spreadsheets in Excel.

QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

• Appreciation for cleanliness and sanitation, keeping work area clean and organized.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Complete understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Ensure all Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines are implemented & followed.
• Monitor CCPs and CQPs
  NOTE: Required to report food safety problems or concerns immediately to a person with authority to initiate action as indicated on the organizational chart.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Be aware of and follow up to date OSHA regulations that apply to job tasks.
• Practice safe lifting techniques, bending and lifting with legs, not back.
• Pivot with feet avoiding twisting at the waist.
• Be aware of surroundings; watch for forklift traffic & trip hazards such as pallets or cords.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task at hand.
• Maintain proper guards and safety devices when working with machinery and on catwalks.
• Never operate equipment for which you have not been properly trained or certified for.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• SQF Practitioner Certification - preferred
• HACCP Certification - mandatory
• PCQI Certification - mandatory

• Serve as the primary SQF Practitioner and be proficient in all areas of SQF code:
• Responsibility and authority to take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF System.
• Communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the SQF System.
• Ensure site personnel have the required competencies to carry out those functions affecting food safety and product quality.
• Understand the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and the SQF Quality Code along with the requirements to implement and maintain the system.
• Competent in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other quality tools to reduce process variation and drive root cause analysis of non-conformities.
• Maintain & keep current the SQF System including maintenance of the prerequisite programs.
• Audit the entirety of the SQF System at least annually using the SQF Verification Schedule
• Facilitate the annual SQF audit in New Berlin.
• Serve as the primary HACCP Coordinator
• Champion the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the HACCP based food safety and quality plans.
• Participate in HACCP Team meetings.
• Facilitate the annual facility HACCP Audit.
• Serve as the primary Food Defense Coordinator
• Oversee the CAPA Program including the timely maintenance of the CAPA Log.
• Play an active role in the development, implementation, maintenance and review of all food safety and quality programs, procedures, manuals, records, and forms.
• Practical application review of how checklists, GMPs, and process variables are followed through to recording.
• Eliminate redundancy, streamline processes, and prevent a culture of inaccurate data recording due to insufficient understanding of impacts on quality and food safety.
• Manage the Document Register through assistance from the Quality Technicians.
• Coordinate preparation for and facilitate 3rd party audits (customer, SQF, regulatory, organic, halal, kosher, etc.).
• Perform internal audits (GMP, Facility, SQF System Verification).
• Facilitate Senior Management Review
• Review Product Specifications
• Ensure quarterly traceability exercises are performed as described in the Product Identification & Traceability Policy.
• Verify Pest Reports
• Maintain the quality training program including Alchemy and SOPs.
• Serve in a leadership role and actively participate on all teams as needed.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the Senior Quality Manager. This position reports to the Sr. Quality Manager.
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  ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.