Haccp Coordinator

Job Title: HACCP Coordinator Job Description
The HACCP Coordinator maintains and oversees the facilitys Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP) programs to ensure robust food safety and regulatory compliance. This role focuses on program maintenance, employee training, documentation, recordkeeping, pre-shipment review, and close coordination with USDA inspectors to support safe, compliant food production.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and support HACCP and SSOP programs, ensuring all procedures, documentation, and records remain current, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct HACCP and SSOP training for plant employees to ensure they understand and follow food safety requirements, procedures, and best practices.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for USDA inspectors on HACCP, SSOP, and other food safety-related matters, providing documentation, explanations, and follow-up as needed.
- Maintain the product hold log and ensure proper documentation of product disposition and release, including accurate tracking and timely resolution of held product.
- Conduct pre-shipment reviews to verify that all required food safety and production records are complete, accurate, and compliant before product release.
- Support ongoing food safety and regulatory compliance activities through routine monitoring, verification, and continuous improvement of HACCP and SSOP programs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance within the facility.
Essential Skills
- HACCP certification.
- At least 2 years of Quality Assurance or Food Safety experience within the food manufacturing industry.
- At least 2 years of hands-on HACCP experience, including writing, developing, updating, and maintaining HACCP plans.
- Strong understanding of HACCP principles and SSOP requirements in a food manufacturing environment.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records to support regulatory compliance.
- Effective communication skills to train employees and interact with regulatory inspectors.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for managing multiple food safety programs and records.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in a USDA-regulated environment or meat manufacturing/processing is highly preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in production, quality, and regulatory functions.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
Work Environment
This role operates in a food manufacturing facility with active production areas and USDA oversight. The HACCP Coordinator works closely with production and quality teams on the plant floor and in office settings to review records, conduct training, and support inspections. The position involves regular interaction with USDA inspectors and engagement with sanitation and production processes. The environment requires adherence to food safety practices and facility hygiene standards, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and compliance with all plant safety and sanitation procedures.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Mankato, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $75000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 401K Program, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, paid holidays and paid vacation
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Mankato, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mankato,MN. About Actalent

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