• Quality Systems Coordinator

    Florida Crystals Corporation (Arabi, LA)


    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 operates six 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 Systems Coordinator is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of SQF certification, Quality and Food Safety systems including the Prerequisite Programs and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan.

    DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Sets standards and monitors procedures to ensure food safety at all stages of the operation

    + Maintains and improves site SQF certification

    + Leads cross-functional HACCP team

    + Conducts HACCP reviews, updates etc.

    + Conducts regular meetings with the HACCP team to exchange information and discuss new procedures or equipment related to food safety

    + Develops, implements, maintains noncompliance records procedures

    + Reads, interprets, and cross-references the accuracy of large number of records which requires a broad and specialized knowledge of the content

    + Creates diverse forms to document and support HACCP systems

    + Keeps accurate and comprehensive records using a diverse range of documents

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

    + Conducts formal and informal employee orientation and training in HACCP principles, CCPs, GMPs, etc.

    + Prepares materials designed to assess employee levels of comprehension on food safety subjects

    + Interacts with suppliers in order to communicate company standards for quality and safety of incoming products

    + Makes formal presentations to senior managers to describe HACCP system and related updates

    + Writes comprehensive procedures for Prerequisite Programs and HACCP system

    + Practices and promotes GMPs and plant safety procedures

    + Supports the refinery's goals and values

    + Professionally represents company at internal and external meetings

    WORK EXPERIENCES

    + A minimum of two years of Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience

    + HACCP experience

    + GFSI Audit Preparation and Facilitation

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; food science preferred

    ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

    + Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining HACCP and Quality plans

    + Excellent communication skills

    + Proficient laboratory skills and techniques

    + Must be capable of troubleshooting and resolving issues in fast paced manufacturing environment

    + Extensive computer skills: standard Microsoft Office applications

    LOCATION

    + Chalmette, LA

     

    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.