Compliance Practioner

Job Description

The Compliance Practitioner enforces quality and food safety systems to ensure our products are in accordance with the customers' expectations, regulatory, and SQF standards. This position promotes continuous improvement within the department and the facility and is capable of problem solving independently.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct organoleptic testing of baked products.
• Uphold facility GMPs, SQF requirements, CCP verifications, SSOP verifications, FDA regulations, and all company food safety requirements.
• Work directly with Production Supervisors, Production team members, and Maintenance to resolve quality issues identified during the shift.
• Perform pre-operational inspections of production areas.
• Report nonconformance concerns and recommend corrective actions for process or procedure deficiencies.
• Participate in plant training and auditing.
• Monitor, collect, and maintain retention and shelf-life samples.
• Collect ATP swab samples and perform visual inspections of sanitation tasks.
• Identify and isolate non-conforming product in a timely manner.
• Follow all Safety, QA, and Production standard operating procedures and practices.
• Review receiving paperwork, raw material lot codes, and product records.
• Coach and train operators on quality and food safety systems and expectations.
• Assist in troubleshooting processing, packaging, and palletizing issues to maintain product quality and safety.
• Participate on the food safety team and in monthly internal inspections.
• Support continuous improvement of QA KPIs and initiatives (customer complaints, audit findings).
• Perform other duties as needed in accordance with organizational policies and regulations.
• Complete assignments or other duties as required by the QA Manager.
• Assist QA Supervisor / QA Manager in maintaining a positive Food Safety Culture.
• Trained in fundamentals of food safety, HACCP, and GMPs.
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• Able to consume bread products containing wheat for organoleptic testing.
• Able to train, coach, mentor, and empower all team members.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment emphasizing teamwork, customer service, and safe work practices.
• Flexible work schedule (weekdays, weekends, days, and evenings).
  
  

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities using strong organizational skills and judgment.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and graph interpretation.
• Ability to apply commonsense reasoning to follow written, oral, and diagram instructions.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing, food handling, and food safety.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  
  

Gonnella Team Member Commitment:

• Demonstrate commitment to a culture of safety.
• Treat all team members with respect and demonstrate positive leadership.
• Take initiative to improve performance and work processes.
• Work with urgency to complete tasks safely, effectively, and efficiently.