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Job Title: Food Safety Coordinator
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Reporting to: Director of Quality Assurance

Position Description

The Food Safety Coordinator will be responsible for developing, administering and maintaining applicable Food Safety Programs & Policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement, maintain, and improve SQF (Safety Quality Food) program and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Lead, coach and assist all departments in understanding, and maintaining Food Safety system requirements
• Evaluate food safety concerns in the facility and implement programs to eliminate hazards.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop appropriate procedures and policies and provide training for all plant personnel in each department ensuring all employees are knowledgeable and responsible for upholding the principles the Company’s Food Safety programs

• Manage Consumer Complaint database, tracking, reporting, trending and responses.

• Manager and oversee the Sanitation Team and Pest Control activities.
• Participate in third party audits and their preparation and follow up as assigned (SQF, Customer, and Regulatory)
• Schedule and coordinate the company’s internal auditing process to ensure all areas in the plant are inspected, make certain non-conformities are issued and communicated to management staff for all GMP/H&S hazards and follow-up to ensure all NCR’s are corrected in a timely manner.
• Prepare and conduct plant-wide training as well as specific plant employee training as it pertains to principles of Food Safety
• Use qualitative and quantitative analysis to standardize operation, identify root causes, improve process, solve problems and manage risks associated with food safety and poor-quality product and the improper application of quality principles.
• Hold regular meetings with HACCP Team and plant departments to ensure they are aware of internal audit findings, current status of the Food Safety System, and changes to the Food Safety System
• Frequent communication with internal Sr. Management and external Customers, Third Party Auditors, Regulatory and Government bodies

Must have ability to identify and assess potential food safety hazards and quality defects

• Ability to effectively train essential plant employees in HACCP principles and SQF principles
• Ability to drive continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to write SOPs and work instructions

Qualifications:

• Must have HACCP and SQF certifications
• Bachelor’s Degree – Preference in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related Engineering field
• 3 – 5 years practical experience in Food Safety or Quality Assurance/Control in a food manufacturing facility or laboratory
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to problem solve and perform root cause analysis

HOW TO APPLY – Applicants should send a resume to HR@superpufft.com.  Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit a criminal records check.  Please include Food Safety Coordinator in the subject line.

Job Title: Industrial Project Engineer
Job Type: Full Time / shift work and/or weekend work as required
Department: Research & Development

Main Duties:

• Evaluate manufacturing processes applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labour, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all inclusive. Duties may be added or altered to business requirements.

Position Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Diploma or Degree – Ideally in Process, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in food industry
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process
• Solid background with raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods is an asset
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Highly organized and detail oriented with good time management skills
• Ability to generate ideas, test their effectiveness and decide on a plan of action
• Ability work collaboratively with cross functional departments
• Able to work with minimal supervision

If you are interested in this position please forward your resume to Caryn, HR Manager HR@superpufft.com.  Remember to write Industrial Project Engineer in the subject line.