Quality Systems Engineer

Coyote Technical & Executive Sourcing

Hayward, CA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Hayward, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Quality Systems Engineer


Summary:
The Quality Systems Engineer coordinates all activities that will assure successful development and maintenance of Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000) system. Additionally, the position supports the Operations team in food safety related activities.


This position, by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, is responsible for recommending, developing, implementing and managing the food safety and quality systems.


Scope of Responsibilities:
  • Manage, revise and maintain food safety and quality systems to ensure successful FSSC 22000 certification is maintained
  • Prepare, coordinate and represent the company during 3rd party, Regulatory and surveillance audits.
  • Manage and conduct the internal food safety training program to enhance companywide awareness
  • Ensure compliance of FSSC 22000 requirements through standardized data management processes including revision and maintenance of documents
  • Manage records program ensuring all records required for FSSC 22000 are maintained and current.
  • Lead management review meetings that illustrate performance against key performance indicators and provide expertise regarding process improvements and non-conformities.
  • Coordinate the internal audit program to ensure maintenance of the food safety system while managing any identified necessary changes.
  • Conduct occasional food safety audits of suppliers or warehouses with a team of internal auditors
  • Ensure compliance to FSMA regulations and keep HARPC plan current as changes occur.
  • Maintain RSPO certification through the annual audit process.
  • Manage non-conformity reports and monitor the Continuous Improvement program to support business process improvements and timely closure of open items.
  • Manage and develop Documentation Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance and specification review through our PLM system.



Specific Knowledge and Skills:
  • Expertise and working knowledge in ISO standards preferably 9001:2008, FSSC 22000
  • Working knowledge with a GFSI standard preferably FSSC 22000
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent in record keeping with the ability to prepare detailed written reports on a routine basis.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills
  • Must be able to lead meetings and perform presentations.
  • Proven skills and ability to multi-task/prioritize workload.
  • Solid analytical skills for data driven decision making
  • Proven knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements
  • Proficient working knowledge of MS Office applications and versatile with use of software programs

Education and Work Experience:
  • 5+ years working in quality within a food manufacturing or related environment.
  • Proven experience with developing, evaluating and implementing ISO processes and programs, preferably within a food manufacturing environment or related field
  • Experience with food regulatory and compliance.
  • Experience working with and/or leading cross functional teams
  • Experience in training and working with different employee levels throughout an organization
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field with commensurate experience
  • ISO 9001:2008, FSSC 22000 Training or equivalent experience
  • Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Training
  • Lead Auditor Training preferred
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certifications a plus

Working Conditions:
  • Factory environment: sometimes-noisy conditions on a regular basis.
  • Periodic off-shift and occasional weekend work required
  • Rare to Occasional ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Frequent sitting, walking and standing
  • Frequent Squatting/Bending/Stooping/Stretching.
  • Occasional local travel, and travel by air to meetings and vendors

No sponsorship visa (H1-B, etc) candidates at this time, sorry.

About the Company

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Coyote Technical & Executive Sourcing

Who Are We?

Coyote Technical is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm that provides services in temporary, contract and permanent placements. Coyote Technical can provide you with superior employment services, focusing on sourcing quality candidates with the exact education and experience you need. Phil Montoya, Director of Sourcing, has years of recruiting experience in diverse industries. His status as Top Recruiter with most successful placement is testimony to his relentless pursuit of the perfect candidate. Phil holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and worked for years in the Automotive and Aerospace Industries. Coyote Technical’s recruiting Team is equally committed to finding the talent you seek. Our years of experience enables us to intimately understand your industry, thereby we will provide you with quality and effective employment services.

Why Choose Us?

Coyote Technical aims to fill every position you list by matching the ideal candidate with the ideal position. Coyote technical has an ever-expanding internal database of more than 20,000 candidates with the skills and qualifications to match any of your hiring needs. It is our mission to ensure that every candidate be placed in a position in which they will thrive professionally.

Our fees are contingent upon finding you the perfect candidate, which means you will not pay a fee unless we are successful. In fact, we will extend a thirty (30) day guarantee. Should the candidate leave or be terminated for cause within the first thirty (30) days from the starting date the candidate will be replaced. What does this mean for you? Peace of mind in knowing that you will have an employee with the competence and enthusiasm you desire!





COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.coyotesourcing.com/