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Safety Quality Food Manufacturing/SQF Practitioner Jobs in Tempe, Arizona, USA at Kettle Heroes, LLC
Safety Quality Food Manufacturing (SQF) Practitioner
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Job Title: Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner
Job Type: Full-time
About Us: Kettle Heroes Popcorn is a premium snack food company dedicated to creating delicious and unique popcorn flavors that delight our customers. We are committed to the highest standards of quality and safety in our products. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced SQF Practitioner to join our team and help us maintain and improve our food safety and quality management systems.
Position Summary: The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the SQF system within our organization. This role involves ensuring compliance with all applicable food safety and quality regulations, conducting internal audits, and providing training and support to our team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety and quality management, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain the SQF system, including all relevant documentation and records.
Ensure compliance with all applicable food safety and quality regulations, including FDA, USDA, and local health department requirements.
Conduct internal audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement and ensure ongoing compliance with SQF standards.
Coordinate and lead external audits and inspections by regulatory agencies and certification bodies.
Provide training and support to team members on food safety and quality management practices.
Investigate and resolve food safety and quality issues, including customer complaints and product recalls.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators related to food safety and quality.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices related to food safety and quality management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Quality Management, or a related field.
Certified SQF Practitioner or equivalent certification.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in food safety and quality management, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong knowledge of SQF standards, HACCP principles, and relevant food safety regulations.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Apple applications, and compliance software.
Basic proficiency in Spanish.
Company Description: Kettle Heroes handcrafts popcorn in small batches, using only the finest all-natural, gluten-free, nut-free, non-GMO, kosher ingredients. We pride ourselves in producing the best popcorn, kettle corn, and caramel corn in Arizona. We specialize in many Southwestern and Latin American inspired flavors, such as Prickly Pear Kettle Corn, Hatch Green Chile Cheddar Popcorn, and Cinnamon Sugar Churros Kettle Corn.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food Production
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Title: Safety Quality Food Manufacturing/SQF Practitioner
Company: Kettle Heroes, LLC
Location: Tempe, Arizona, USA
Category: Manufacturing / Production (QA Specialist / Manager), Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Control / Manager, Food Quality & Safety, Quality Technician/ Inspector, QA Specialist / Manager)
