SQF & FSMA Food Safety Lead (Dairy Manufacturing)

Associated-Milk-Producers-Inc.; Blair (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

401k

PTO

Short-term disability

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) seeks a dedicated SQF Practitioner to lead food safety fundamentals and maintain SQF/FSMA compliance across our facilities. You will oversee plans, train staff, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and regulatory adherence.

The role requires HACCP expertise, SQF training, and 1–3 years in dairy manufacturing, with a focus on GMPs and FSMA. Join AMPI to uphold top safety standards and collaborate with brand leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in dairy science, food science, or related field preferred.
• HACCP certification and SQF Systems practitioner training within 6 months of employment.
• One to three years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience with GFSI, FSMA, HACCP and GMPs as they relate to food safety programs.
• Technical knowledge of the dairy industry preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals as outlined in the SQF code.
• Maintain, verify, and validate the Food Safety Plan per SQF code and FSMA.
• Oversee the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF Code and FSMA requirements.
• Take action to maintain the integrity of the SQF and FSMA food safety plans, including annual reviews.
• Communicate essential information to personnel to ensure effective implementation of the food safety plans.
• Verification and Validation activities are the responsibility of the SQF Practitioner.
• Establish a frequency schedule for verifying and validating programs like Pre-Requisite Programs, CSPs, and CCPs.
• Schedule and conduct internal audits and SQF audits.
• Participate in handling, investigating, and resolving food safety complaints.
• Follow GMP, safety, and plant policies; manage the training program for competencies.
• Conduct monthly meetings on SQF implementation and maintenance.
• Build partnerships with brand owner leadership to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Be competent to implement and maintain HACCP-based food safety plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

FSMA familiarity

GFSI familiarity

SQF understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in dairy science, food science, or related field

HACCP certification

SQF Systems practitioner training

Job description

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) seeks a dedicated SQF Practitioner to lead food safety fundamentals and maintain SQF/FSMA compliance across our facilities. You will oversee plans, train staff, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and regulatory adherence.

The role requires HACCP expertise, SQF training, and 1–3 years in dairy manufacturing, with a focus on GMPs and FSMA. Join AMPI to uphold top safety standards and collaborate with brand leadership.