Plant Food Safety Specialist

2 months ago


Albany, New York, United States Kroger Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Food Safety Specialist to join our team at Kroger. As a key member of our food safety and quality team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of our plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute in-plant procedures and implement corporate procedures/templates to achieve and sustain compliance with Kroger Manufacturing food safety and quality requirements, including level 3 SQF system requirements.
  • Oversee compliance with and maintenance of SQF systems through a process that effectively reviews, monitors and reassesses the effectiveness of all elements of the program (e.g., commitment, verification, validation, pre-requisite programs, document control, procedures, training) to ensure ongoing compliance and certification.
  • Be the site's backup contact for the SQF certification bodies and during certification audits with the certification auditor.
  • Assist in conducting an annual in-house SQF self-audit using the SQF audit form to review SQF program status, level of participation and commitment at plant level.
  • Develop and maintain an action register to manage audit follow-ups.
  • Verify employee food safety training is conducted in a timely manner with proper documentation/verification.
  • Provide guidance and leadership where potential risks have been identified that could impact food safety or quality.
  • Perform project related tasks as assigned by facility senior quality leader.
  • Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
  • Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
  • Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to record testing data.
  • Ability to work well with others and communicate issues.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of microbiology and experience in a dairy/bakery or food plant.
  • Associates/bachelor's degree in the areas of food science or microbiology, dairy/bakery or food science.


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