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American Sugar Refining, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Quality Systems Coordinator

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$62K/yr - $116K/yr

2+ years exp

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, producing a full line of grocery and specialty sweetener products. The Quality Systems Coordinator will manage SQF certification and Food Safety systems while collaborating with various teams to ensure quality standards are met.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve site SQF certification

Implement ongoing quality improvement processes working with interdepartmental teams

Initiate and own CAPAs to resolve concerns related to Quality Systems

Manage customer audits and investigate customer complaints

Lead cross-functional Food Safety team including regular meetings with the Food Safety team to exchange information and discuss new procedures or equipment related to food safety

Implement procedures to support quality and food safety systems

Deliver training and orientation materials about HACCP and related topics (GMPs, sanitation, etc.)

Interact with ASR corporate staff on methods and policies development

Interact with Supplier Quality on approving new suppliers and new ingredients

Interact with purchasing, maintenance, process, packaging and warehouse supervisory teams to ensure reliability of food safety programs

Provide effective communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives, and performance to plan

Practices and promotes GMPs and plant safety procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

HACCP certificationSQF certificationQuality ManagementFood Safety systemsRoot cause analysisERP utilizationQuality Assurance practicesAnalytical ThinkingChange ManagementCustomer OrientationProblem-SolvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited college/university

At least 2 years of applicable professional experience working with quality & food safety systems

At least 2 years working in a manufacturing environment

HACCP and related food safety training with experience in the development and maintenance of HACCP Plans

SQF or other related GFSI benchmarked standard training / certification

Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control practices and procedures

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in English

Ability to analyze complex information and perform root cause analysis

Ability to recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommend and implement CI strategies as assigned

Ability to utilize ERP information and analyze results

Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times

Ability to effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality & accuracy standards

Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook on an Advanced Level

Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing, fostering strong lines of communication across the business

Ability to troubleshoot quality issues on dry packaging lines

Quality Management

Risk Management

Planning & Scheduling

Problem-Solving

Analytical Thinking