The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin Nurishh, Pom'Potes and GoGo squeeZ, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of 3.6 billion in 2022.

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Job Title: Quality Operations Compliance Coordinator  

Reports to: Quality Operations Compliance Engineer

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Key Internal Partners: Production, Sanitation team, QA Technicians

Location: Nampa, ID      

Job Summary:

The Quality Operations Compliance Coordinator is responsible for critical support to the Quality Department in various capacities, including oversight of the environmental monitoring, Hygiene, GMP, and proficiency testing programs. This position will lead and participate in internal audits to ensure compliance and identify continuous improvement opportunities. The Quality Operations Compliance Coordinator will work closely with Nampa’s Operations team to help ensure clear understanding and focus on hygiene/GMP and QC check requirements.  This position helps develop operators and closely partners with the leaders of the Operations team and operators to tactically assure that hygiene/GMP and QC check compliance is met daily.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Focus on good housekeeping practices, hygiene, sanitation, work area clutter 
• Work closely with Sanitation Department
• Identifying areas that require cleaning and organization
• Support the Continuous Improvement dept with the 5S program
• Performs, monitors, and tracks hygienic/GMP monitoring programs:
  • Environmental swabbing for pathogens, yeast, and mold
  • Water sampling
  • In-house Microbiological testing
  • SAS testing of ambient air
  • Sampling of compressed air and nitrogen
  • Operator hand swabs
• Lead Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Audits to ensure compliance and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Deliver training to production employees regarding hygiene/GMPs and QC checks
  • Support and train on why this is critical in a FOOD manufacturing factory
• Validates that Quality related procedures are adhered to, through internal auditing, proficiency testing, and new operator training validations
• All other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree or minimum of 5 years in food manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement experience preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Completion or ability to successfully complete Internal Audit training
• Previous experience working in quality assurance is strongly preferred
• GMP, HAACP exposure

SKILLS

• Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct audits
• Must have a passion for being on the plant floor and interacting with employees at all levels
• Strong interpersonal, communication, training, and coaching skills
• Must be able to challenge the status quo in a professional manner
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Excel)

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work 8-12 hours per day and be on their feet for extended periods of time
• Be able to work all shifts (primarily day shift)
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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