Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field required.
Minimum of 2 years experience in food, feed, or quality manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of GFSI and regulatory requirements including CFIA, FDA FSMA, and HACCP programs.
Responsibilities
Act as Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for compliance with food safety regulations.
Ensure adherence to specifications, customer, and regulatory requirements at the site.
Conduct root cause analysis for consumer complaints and drive corrective actions.
Support special on-site projects requiring increased testing or FSQR support.
Assist FSQR Manager during quality and food safety audits.
Oversee FSQR laboratory testing and approve results.
Manage regular reviews of the facility's Pre-requisite Programs (PRPs) and GMP compliance.
Benefits
Comprehensive training opportunities for new hires and annual FSQR training.
Supportive work culture fostering collaboration and positive change.
Exposure to cross-functional teams and diverse projects within the industry.
Full Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Act as Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and ensure all requirements are met for PCs/CCPs/oPRPs for SFCR/FSMA due to exporting of product to the United States.
Ensure compliance with specifications, customer, and regulatory requirements at the site.
Support the consumer and/or customer complaint investigations process, including conducting root cause analysis and driving corrective action plans, up to and including into manufacturing processes and/or product specification(s).
Support special on-site projects that require increased testing or FSQR support.
Support and back up the FSQR Manager during all quality and food safety audits including internal, third party, and regulatory agencies.
Supports Quality and Food Safety culture at the site.
Oversees FSQR laboratory testing and review/approve results.
Support the regular reviews of the facility's Pre-requisite Programs (PRPs), GMP Compliance, and Sanitation/Housekeeping Compliance.
Clear communication with FSQR Manager when facility related incidents occur.
Oversight of FSQR related instruction, inspection, testing and approval following maintenance and repair work.
Implementation of FSQR department associate safety suggestions.
Review of COAs and COCs for accuracy, distribution as applicable.
Generation, review and revision of SOPs and forms for FSQR.
Entry of FSQR related work orders.
Assist with new hire and annual FSQR training.
Calibration and capabilities of lab and additive feed equipment.
Review and identify trends of well field brine chemistry as well as brine treating data.
Day to day supervision and scheduling of FSQR Technicians.
Ordering necessary supplies and equipment for FSQR lab.
Daily contact with representatives from other departments across the facility.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or other related science field is required.
Minimum of 2 years experience working in a food, feed or quality manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), Standards and Regulatory Requirements of CFIA, FDA FSMA, HACCP Programs.
Preferred
Supervisory experience preferred.
PCQI-certification in Human and/or Animal Feed preferred.
Physical Requirements'/Work Environment
Highly self-motivated, high energy and ability to work independently and team contributor and collaborator, show initiative, and drive positive change in system, processes, and culture.
Ability to understand and comply with all company policies and procedures as well as all applicable local/state/federal regulations.
Well-developed interpersonal, communication skills and able to manage conflict in a stressful environment.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and ability to work successfully under pressure in a fast paced and challenging site environment.
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to all levels throughout the Morton Salt organization as well as internal and external staff, government authorities, auditors, customers, vendors, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Regularly required to sit or stand, reach and move about the facility.
The expected annual compensation for this position is $72,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skillset, or location. This posting is for a new position. Windsor Salt does not require Canadian work experience and does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen or assess applicants.
