Regulatory Specialist bei Fresca Mexican Foods, LLC

Description

Company Overview: Fresca Mexican Foods is a premier manufacturer of tortillas, wraps, and chips, located in Caldwell, Idaho. With over 45 years of experience, Fresca has been committed to delivering the highest quality products using the finest ingredients and manufacturing processes. As an SQF certified company, we prioritize food safety and quality in all aspects of our operations. With our world-class facility and a dedicated team, we serve customers worldwide and continue to grow in the industry. Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated SQF Practitioner to join our team and take responsibility for the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of Fresca's SQF Food Safety and Quality Systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance. The SQF Practitioner will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our food safety and quality programs.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's food safety plans and programs in alignment with SQF requirements.

• Oversee the daily operation of the SQF System, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

• Perform quality inspections on all equipment and related items to ensure proper functioning and adherence to quality standards.

• Conduct comprehensive annual HACCP assessments, including program review, functional audits, and risk assessments.

• Manage internal document control, ensuring proper sign-off and control of all relevant documents.

• Coordinate employee training processes, working closely with the Training team to ensure successful completion and implementation of required training.

• Facilitate regular SQF meetings with the Food Safety and Quality Assurance teams to discuss system updates, improvements, and address any concerns.

• Lead and support customer, SQF, and regulatory audits, including internal audits, and ensure timely closure of any identified non-conformances.

• Conduct traceability exercises with cross-functional teams to verify product traceability and recall readiness.

• Create and implement programs to achieve compliance and growth in line with regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements.

• Collaborate with the Quality team as needed, assisting with tasks such as ordering supplies, conducting team training, updating SOPs, and maintaining SafetyChain based on customer requirements.

• Analyze and release customer-specific Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction.

• Manage the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) log, working with cross-functional teams from awareness to resolution.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field.

• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certified.

• Demonstrated expertise in HACCP, GMPs, and SOPs.

• Comprehensive knowledge of plant sanitation practices, microbiology, aseptic sampling techniques, and laboratory practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

• Ability to work in various environments and perform the physical requirements of the job.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in food safety and quality management systems.

Typical Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (flexible) with occasional longer hours.

Benefits: Fresca Mexican Foods offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with a match after 1-year full time employment. We value our employees' well-being and strive to create a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. Application Process: Interested applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. 

 Salary range: $56,000 – $89,000

Fresca Mexican Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Note: This job description is intended to convey essential information about the scope and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, or responsibilities associated with the role.