Organic Certifiers - Inspection Department Coordinator

[Aaron Turner]

Hello ACA Friends!

OC has an opening for our next Inspection Dept. Coordinator, and the job is posted on the FoodChainID website.

Below is the Job Description for the position. Reach out directly to Lianne if you have any questions - we hope to fill this position quickly! 

To apply follow this link: 

https://foodchainidgroupinc.applytojob.com/apply/hENFTe9SbG/Inspection-Department-Coordinator-Organic-Certifiers

Job Description:

Oversees the daily functions of the OC Inspection Department. Assesses the locations of our certified client base in order to properly assign an Inspector based on qualifications and location of Inspector. Manages Inspectors, inspection completion (quality and timeliness) and is a direct contact for inspectors. Monitors and oversees the compliance of the department by: ensuring that each operation is inspected once per calendar year, that the Annual Unannounced Inspection & Sample requirements are met and that each Inspector undergoes a witness inspection as the designated intervals. Responsible for keeping the department operating in the most sound and sensible way to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Must be able to work in an office environment and the ability to work independently and as a team with other professionals.  

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Participates in Inspector new hire process, ensures new inspectors get proper training on OC Systems, Forms, etc.
• Completes Annual Performance Evaluations for all Inspectors and reviews the Performance Evaluations with the Inspector.
• Monitors quality of Inspection Reports, handles quality issues with Inspectors as they arise.
• Assigns qualified Inspector to certified sites for all standards / scopes based on Inspector location.
• Performs and assigns Witness Inspections when needed, ensures completion, and follow up on any corrective actions needed. 
• Is a direct contact for inspectors with questions, concerns and complaints.
• Coordinates with Admin for the purchases of the necessary testing equipment in order for inspectors to complete sample testing. 
• Manages and oversees Unannounced Inspection and Residue Sample Testing Surveillance Program to ensure we meet our annual requirements.
• Monitors Inspection Assignments ensuring assignment deadlines are met and that all clients are inspected once per calendar year.
• May be the main contact to our third party testing lab, OMIC.
• Keeps up with the industry in regards to sample testing results and sample testing shipments.
• Meet with Director of Compliance (as needed) to ensure new updates are being implemented correctly with good results.  
• Conducts routine meetings in coordination with the Director of Compliance with inspectors for technical, procedural and informational training. 
• Tracks and verifies annual Continuing Education requirements for OC Inspector Pool in compliance with 205.501 (a)(4).
• Optional for attendance for ACA/NOP Training meetings and report education materials back to inspectors. 
• May perform Inspections as needed.
• Support new business development efforts through program, quality system and certification documentation development.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelors of Science degree or working knowledge and experience with the National Organic Program (NOP) standards and regulations, 3-5 years.
• Meets all qualifications listed in Inspector Job Description.
• Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone and in writing. 
• Ability to clearly communicate complex and technical concepts. 
• Comfort using computer for multiple hours at a time. 
• Comfortable managing large groups of people.
• Competency in word processing, formatting, data bases and email applications including of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. 
• Excellent skills to organize, monitor, and track numerous activities throughout the year.

Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have questions.

Thank you,

Lianne Nunes DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING   +1 805 585 3656   lia...@occert.com   organiccertifiers.com

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Best, 

Aaron

Aaron Turner DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS   +1 319 451 1446   aaron....@occert.com   organiccertifiers.com

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