Putting Food Safety & Quality First in Your Co-Manufacturer Search
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
by Phoebe Kellerman
3M ago
Food Safety and Quality Steps Prior to Contacting Co-Manufacturers Have the process of making your product defined by a Research and Development (R&D) team and have your product tested for shelf-life and food safety by a third-party ISO 17025 certified laboratory if it is deemed to be necessary for your product.  Some co-manufacturers offer this service, however, other manufacturers want you to have your process approved by an outside process authority prior to working with them.  Some universities and laboratories offer process authority services.  There may be unforeseen ..read more
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Hiring for a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Role
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
by Phoebe Kellerman
3M ago
What to Look for in an Applicant What job histories we are looking for What red flags we are looking for Inspections, Audits, and Regulatory/Certification Interface Experience Ideal QA Skills Could take over for any production employee Could re-write the HACCP/ Preventive Controls plan (if a food facility). Knows the difference between a Correction and Corrective Action Knows every Preventive Action added to the system Walks the floor constantly Knows every employee by name Traits Needed for QA Personality Traits for QA (need to have) Trustworthy Direct Assertive Careful Personality Trai ..read more
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Setting up Your System for KPIs
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
by Phoebe Kellerman
5M ago
Simple measurements for KPIs Vs. Complex Measurements The simplest metrics for performance indicators are counting measurements. Simple measurements often are enough to give us a full picture, but for facilities engaging in complex operations, more sophisticated measurements are appropriate. Complex measurements are going to be appropriate for organizations that have changing circumstances within operational steps, or where inline measuring equipment is installed that can capture this information. Most companies that attempt complex measurements for key performance indicators have sophisticate ..read more
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Collecting and Interpreting KPIs
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
by Phoebe Kellerman
5M ago
Setting up KPI Data Collection In breaking down data collection for key performance indicators, we need to start with the type of data that is being measured. One can select KPIs focusing on positive outcomes or negative outcomes. KPIs may be simple measurements or complex measurements. For all KPI data, we must have accurate information that is collected frequently enough to be representative. The simple measurements can be performed by hand, but for complex calculations, some sort of recording software that can assist in calculations is worth investing in. Select KPIs Across Departments  ..read more
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KPIs for QMS and GFSI Programs
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
by Phoebe Kellerman
5M ago
ISO 9001 KPI Requirements For ISO 9001 there are two main sections where KPIs should be documented.   Section 5 addresses leadership and there should be written evidence that leadership was included in selecting KPIs. Section 6 addresses risks and opportunities and each KPI should be documented  and evaluated with risk assessment discussions.  To assure that KPIs are properly integrated into the QMS, we strongly recommend including the key performance indicators into the required policy statement for the program. Personnel are required to know the policy statement for ISO ..read more
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Webinar Summary – Government Food Safety Inspections
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
by Phoebe Kellerman
5M ago
Basis for Government Food Safety Inspections Laws are the source of timeframes and reports required of inspectors of food facilities – these are both federal and state laws Laws Governing Inspectors Actions: Food Drug & Cosmetic Act Food Safety Modernization Act (FDA) Meat Inspection Act (FSIS) Poultry Products Inspections Act (FSIS) Reasons for Food Safety Inspections Routine Inspection These Inspections are not planned, but they must occur within the legal time frame for regulators. Targeted Inspection Events/ Products that violate regulations Events/ Products suspected of fraud or ..read more
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Responding to an FDA 483 or an FDA Warning Letter
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
by Phoebe Kellerman
5M ago
Results of any regulatory inspection, should be reported to senior management, especially if the government inspector issues a 483 form, even if the issues do not rise to the level of requiring Senior Management actions.  A warning letter is different from a 483 in that it is generally associated with either critical and very significant food safety violations that would cause food to be adulterated (illegal or contaminated).  Common reasons facilities receive FDA warning letters are: The FDA has conducted several inspections leading to the conclusion that the facility is not willin ..read more
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Key Performance Indicators in Manufacturing and Processing
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
by Phoebe Kellerman
5M ago
How to Choose KPIs for Your Manufacturing or Processing Business The KPIs fit the company’s strategic goals KPIs are specific and measurable The chosen KPIs provide value to the business and results are used to continuously improve the business.    Choosing Simple vs. Complex Key Performance Indicators The simplest metrics for performance indicators are counting measurements. In contrast to simple measurements for KPIs, complex data for key performance indicators can be very challenging to collect. Most companies that attempt complex measurements for key performance indicators ..read more
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How to Implement FSMA 204 FDA Traceability Rule
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by Phoebe Kellerman
6M ago
Which Food Businesses Must Comply with FSMA 204 FDA Traceability Rule? Businesses that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods on the Food Traceability list must prepare their company to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204(d) regulation. The following is a summary of the types of products on the FSMA 204(d) Food Traceability List:   Cheese (made from pasteurized milk), fresh soft or soft unripened ; Cheese (made from pasteurized milk), soft ripened or semi-soft ; Cheese (made from unpasteurized milk), other than hard cheese Shell eggs Nut butters Cucumbers (fresh), Herbs (fresh), Leafy gre ..read more
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Manufacturing Extension Partnership Helps Companies Access Resources and Grants
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
by Phoebe Kellerman
6M ago
What Services do MEP Centers Provide? MEP centers provide services in the areas of, “Business Growth, Business Improvement, and Risk Mitigation”. MEP centers can offer help with supply chain, cybersecurity, technological improvements, food safety & quality management system consulting and more. MEP centers utilize their own internal resources or they partner with external companies who specialize in specific areas, such as Kellerman Consulting for food safety & quality management system consulting services. How can Manufacturers Access MEP Services? Manufacturers can contact their loca ..read more
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