Backup Supervisor, Lab Technician
New Glarus, Wi
• Ensure all local, state and federal regulatory issues are identified & adhered to and liaise with all regulatory agencies as needed.• Fulfill product exporting requirements.• Work with production personnel and respond to issues in a timely manner.• Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 417 – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems.• Ensure compliance with 9 CFR, Chapter III, Part 416 - Sanitation.• Process Control & Laboratory:o Ensure specification data base accuracy.o Net weight monitoring, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.o Consumer complaint investigation, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.o Monitor Return-to-Vendor (RTV) items, investigate issues, determine disposition, and follow up with corrective action, record keeping, and reporting.o Defective material investigation, corrective actions, record keeping, and reporting.o Ensure compliance with raw material and supply, and final product specifications and standards.o Monitor and manage a Quality Systems Laboratory capable of conducting chemical testing of in-process and finished products as required by corporate Food Safety and Quality objectives.o Audit operational records for content and accuracy.o Compile, store and retrieve Production / Quality data, including process monitoring, testing, verification, and corrective action.• Execute the product retention program and apply knowledge to product and process improvement.• Assist FSQ Manager/SQF practitioner with SQF implementation and communication to ensure objectives are met and certification is maintained. Successfully complete the SQF training course and participate in the internal audit program.• Assist FSQ Manager with product research and development projects to ensure test objectives are met and new products are implemented smoothly during scale up.• Ability to perform activities of workers supervised.