Who We Are

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy!  We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day.  At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

What We’re Seeking

The ideal candidate for the SQF Coordinator role is an experienced and detail-oriented professional in food safety and quality management. This individual possesses a robust background in overseeing comprehensive FSQ programs. They are adept at ensuring that all FSQ programs meet and exceed internal, customer, state, and federal requirements, with a desire to work across departments to continue to improve our food safety programs.

This position is fully on-site Mon-Fri at our Eden Prairie office. 

Compensation: The target salary range for this is $70,000-$80,000 annually, consistent with our internal compensation framework.  This position is classified as Grade 16, with a full pay range of $66,096.68 to $99,200.97USD.  You are eligible for an incentive bonus up to 5% of your annual salary, prorated based on your start date.  Final pay will be determined by your experience, skills, internal equity, and available budget.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Maintain and administer a corporate SQF program across all manufacturing locations, including implementation of SQF Ed 10
• Act as backup SQF practitioner for all manufacturing sites
• Schedule and lead external audits at all manufacturing sites, including SQF, regulatory, and customer audits
• Maintain and execute an internal auditing program in compliance with SQF standards, including quarterly (or more frequent) on-site internal audits at each manufacturing facility
• Manage corrective and preventive actions for both internal and external audits
• Work collaboratively with the food safety team for each site to ensure compliance with SQF code, regulatory guidelines, and company policy
• Act as backup recall coordinator and lead annual mock recalls
• Manage and fulfill customer FSQ requests from the sales support team and external customers
• Manage, record, trend, and report on customer complaints
• Oversee corporate FSQ document control and facilitate updates to FSQ standard work
• Stay apprised to changes in state, local, and federal regulatory and SQF requirements as they relate to FSQ and EAS business
• Assist site FSQ Managers with quarterly verifications and validations as needed
• Assist the Supplier and Regulatory Manager with other duties as necessary

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

• BS in Food Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of food safety experience
• 1+ years of SQF management experience
• HACCP and SQF practitioner certifications; PCQI certification preferred.
• Experience with HACCP and FSMA principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong relationship skills
• Ability to travel 10-20% as needed for internal and external audits.
• SQF Internal Auditor certificate preferred, or ability to obtain within first 6 months of employment.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments for periods of time.

How You’ll Find Success at EAS

• • Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
  • Commit to Safety Everyday: See something say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.
  • Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
  • Think Before Doing And Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.
  • Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
  • Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
  • Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.