SQF Plant Safety & Quality Lead

Kroger; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement (up to $21,000)

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to maintain SQF and food safety programs in a dairy/bakery context. You will lead procedures, audits, and training to ensure ongoing compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.

You will backstop SQF certification activities, monitor program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement with strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of microbiology and experience in a dairy/bakery or food plant.
• Associates/bachelors degree in the areas of food science or microbiology, dairy/bakery or food science.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute in-plant procedures and implement corporate procedures/templates to achieve and sustain compliance with Kroger Manufacturing food safety and quality requirements, including level 3 SQF system requirements.
• Oversee compliance with and maintenance of SQF systems through a process that effectively reviews, monitors and reassesses the effectiveness of all elements of the program (e.g., commitment, verification, validation, pre-requisite programs, document control, procedures, training) to ensure ongoing compliance and certification.
• Be the sites backup contact for the SQF certification bodies and during certification audits with the certification auditor.
• Assist in conducting an annual in-house SQF self-audit using the SQF audit form to review SQF program status, level of participation and commitment at plant level.
• Develop and maintain an action register to manage audit follow-ups.
• Verify employee food safety training is conducted in a timely manner with proper documentation/verification.
• Provide guidance and leadership where potential risks have been identified that could impact food safety or quality.
• Perform project related tasks as assigned by facility senior quality leader.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data recording

Documentation

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Microbiology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to maintain SQF and food safety programs in a dairy/bakery context. You will lead procedures, audits, and training to ensure ongoing compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.

You will backstop SQF certification activities, monitor program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement with strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration.