SQF Practitioner

Overview

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

SQF Practitioner | Jerome, Idaho | Now Hiring

$28.00 per hour

7am-7pm (rotating days and nights every 63 days, 2-2-3 schedule)

(928-NOVOLEX)

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager and leading the Quality Team, the SQF Practitioner is responsible for implementing and managing the SQF Program as well as acting as on-site Leader in Quality Assurance. This individual will partner with all members in the workforce to write, validate, and ensure that the Quality Standards are maintained and followed as well as provide optimum service and quality for all products.

• Understand customer specifications and ensure quality compliance with them.
• Maintain quality and ensure customer specifications are met.
• File incoming certificates for suppliers.
• Assist with evaluating activities related to the Safe Quality Food Program (SQF).
• Develop, administer, and maintain all applicable Food Safety Policies and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GMP, SQF and HACCP.
• Conduct Food Safety and Customer meetings.
• Conduct monthly GMP, HACCP and GFSI internal audits, procedures, paperwork, and inspections.
• Lead and manage the development of food safety programs; track their effectiveness including standards, training and quality documentation to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and the enterprise to ensure initiatives meet quality, regulatory and food safety standards.
• Stay current on knowledge of all food safety regulations and laws within the assigned region.
• Foster a "food safety culture" throughout the facility and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Evaluate and facilitate all activities related to the SQF Program.
• Participate in and prepare for all food safety audits; ensure thorough follow-up to non-conformities related to quality and food safety.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices in compliance with all Food Safety Requirements.
• Educate all employees on the latest procedures, regulations, and processes.
• Ensure company safety standards are utilized throughout the facility.
• Perform safety and quality audits; ensure Quality System programs, processes and procedures are implemented and functioning as designed.
• Assess facility personnel and recommend strategies to remedy training, skills, or performance deficiencies.
• Conduct root cause analysis on defective materials; maintain a root cause database and provide feedback to customers when required.
• Suggest modifications to improve the efficiency of the SQF program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Preferred 5 years combined of manufacturing and/or quality management experience, preferably in a printing, converting, or other flexible packaging operation.
• Exposure in a manufacturing environment utilizing TQM, SQF, is necessary.
• Quality Assurance experience preferably in a poly-converting environment is a plus.
• SQF Implementation experience.
• Ability to utilize structured problem-solving methods to deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels in the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; auditing experience a plus.
• Ability to lead, delegate, and mentor a team to ensure compliance with Quality and SQF standards.
• Ability to work overtime when required; some weekends may be required.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Accountability, Change Agent, Flexible, Communications, Simplifies the Complex, Teamwork, Strategic Thinking, Commitment to Excellence, Leadership.
• Other
  
  Competencies:
  
  Organization, time management and attention to detail.
• Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience with product testing and past quality experience required; working SQF experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

What You’ll Get From Us Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a…