QS Coordinator Compliance at Griffith Foods · Monterrey

QS Coordinator Compliance Location: Monterrey Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com. Includes the essential functions of the position. This section reflects the daily responsibilities and key tasks of the role: Respond to customer requirements related to topics managed by the position. Coordinate the Quality Management System at Griffith Foods in accordance with BRC certification requirements at the Monterrey (MTY)  plant. Implement and follow up on Food Safety requirements resulting from customer audits. Manage and update the database of policies and procedures used at Griffith Foods Mexico. Follow up on findings identified during internal or external audits, creating action plans to prevent recurrence. Responsible for the design, coordination, and execution of the Supplier Evaluation and Development Program. Address customer complaints related to topics managed by this position. Serve as a member of the HACCP team. Collaborate with Human Resources in the planning, design, and delivery of training courses related to quality and food safety. Design and maintain the Traceability Program. Leads continuous improvement for FSQS facilities to support the annual improvement objectives and ongoing area of improvement where appropriate. Coordinates activities to support Food Safety Culture for the facility. Coordinator for HACCP and Food Safety Plan for Lithonia facility. Assist Plant Training Coordinators with training as needed. Actively audit various programs and departments to support compliance to procedures. Assist in preparation prior and/or during customer, 3rd party and regulatory audits. Responsible for specific activities to support customer and 3rd party audits (i.e. Management review, etc.) Assist to ensure plant compliance to FSQS requirements (GMP, Food Safety Plan). Develop and maintain database and spreadsheets to support customer and/or internal compliance. Other projects and assignments as needed and assigned by FSQS management. Functional Knowledge:  Describe breadth and depth of knowledge of functional work and activities required Quality systems, Food Safety, HACCP, GFSI management systems, audit programs, and related concepts Bachelor’s Degree; preferable in Food Science. 3-5 years of Food Safety and Quality Systems experience in food environment. Above average ability in Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to create reports from diverse databases. Can perform under pressure; handle several high-profile projects over the same timeline. Knowledge of GFSI requirements is mandatory. Ability to effectively communicate from peer to peer, subordinates, senior management, suppliers and customers is critical. Business Expertise:  Describe knowledge and expertise required about the business and industry in which the business functions Strong technical knowledge of GFUS processes from raw material approval process to finished goods shipment approval to customer Leadership: Describe the nature of leadership required and guidance provided to others Internal Reports to US QS Compliance Manager No direct supervision responsibilities. Interacts directly with GFUS QS personnel, Plant QS team members, Plant personnel, Purchasing Dept., Sales, Customer Service, and Product Development Scientists. Communicates project progress with internal stakeholder External Incumbent will have frequent interaction with customer & suppliers (sales and technical), peers in other business units and personnel listed above on other business units Communicates project progress with external stakeholder Problem Solving:  Describe the level of analytical thinking required to perform the job Describes the most complex or challenging problems to be resolved and decisions made independently: Findings from customer and certification audits. Establish corrective actions jointly with operational personnel. Release approval of raw materials or finished products. Ability to identify/audit accuracy of data Completing multiple priorities (internal and external)