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About Monogram Foods

A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods.

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change. 

Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient

 At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate. 

We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members. 

So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together.

Our Harlan facility continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities with the most modern engineering. The smell of delicious bacon fills the air before our facility even comes into view. Here we use the latest technology to make pre-cooked bacon of all shapes and sizes for some of your favorite restaurant’s chains, and to stock the aisles of major grocery stores.

Position Overview:

The HACCP Coordinator is expected to lead the organization’s effort to develop its HACCP plan and to develop, implement, and maintain a HACCP system. The HACCP Coordinator will also be responsible for managing FSIS/USDA regulatory requirements, ensuring that the plants adhere to the food safety protocols required to maintain certifications and meet government regulations and customer specification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the HACCP programs and prerequisite programs, as well as the associated certifications and validations.
• Ensure that plants have up-to-date knowledge on food safety topics, and that all requirements for maintaining BRC certification are being fulfilled.  Lead facility Food Safety Meetings.
• Review and update program documentation. Manage the internal gap audit schedule.
• Manage errors and issues when products don’t meet the required standard, logging issues and corrective actions, and collaborating with others to find proper CAPA responses to these issues.
• Ensure compliance with EMP policies and with micro testing specifications in the micro lab.
• Review schedule and direct the Quality Assurance Team to gather proper EMP collections.
• Collaborate on new and upcoming product launches and equipment changes as necessary. Lead the FSMOC process.
• Lead internal, customer, regulatory, and FS certification audits.
• Track and trend NRs.   Facilitate and respond to NRs timely.
• Track and trend sanitation performance including KPIs and the MSS.
• Collaborate with other Monogram facilities.
• Ensure that projects within the facility are completed according to all relevant policies, processes, and procedures.
• Complete documentation and perform administrative tasks as necessary.
• Assist with special projects as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions

Education and Experience:

• Education:  Bachelor's degree in science, Food Science, or a related field is required.
• Preferred Education: HACCP or GMP certification is preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Experience: Three or more years of experience in a food safety environment, including experience in developing and delivering food safety training and HACCP programs.

Competencies and Skills:

• Valid, current driver’s license is required.
• Understanding of HACCP principles and analysis methods.
• Proficiency in using a variety of computer software, including statistical analysis software.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with people at all levels within the organization.
• Strong sense of personal ownership while maintaining a team-oriented environment.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to evaluate information quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with precision.
• Good organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and complex environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
• Ability to stand and move about the facility for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting items of up to 75 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, climbing or walking.
• Visual and hearing acuity.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.