ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operatessix sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's® and Sidul®.
OVERVIEW
The Quality Technician is primarily responsible for managing elements of SQF certification and Quality and Food Safety systems including document and record control, CAPA, and providing routine updates on the site's Quality and Food Safety performance. This role works closely with the site's Quality Systems Coordinator.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer the document control and record control programs including routine reporting of the KPIs for the program
Support the site in maintaining SQF Certification
Administer the CAPA Program including routine reporting of the KPIs for the program
Investigate consumer complaints and provide insights on trends related to consumer complaint data
Administer the Glass/Ceramics/Brittle Plastic Program
Analise daily magnet samples and additional samples when needed
Assist the Quality System Coordinator/Quality Manager on incident investigations
Completes verification of multiple types of quality records and training quizzes
Assist with Redzone quality checks reviews and implementation
Completes Quality Systems Internal Audits as assigned
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 and maintain records associated with the program
Interact with ASR corporate staff on the systems used for document control, complaints, and CAPA
Interact with Supplier Quality to update site documentation related to new suppliers and new ingredients
Lead the GMP Inspection and Calibration Programs
Interact with the Site Pest Control Operator
Provide effective communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives, and performance to plan via Management Review and Metrics Reporting
Practices and promotes GMPs and plant safety procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 1 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
PREFERRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in a related field of discipline from an accredited college university
Experience working as a SQF practitioner
Experience leading an internal audit team
LOCATION OF ROLE
Pay Range
$58,000-$96,5000
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.