WengerSystemOverview(QA,HACCP,ISO)FDAAnimal.pptVIP

Wenger System Overview (Q/A, HACCP, ISO) FDA Animal Feed Safety System Meeting September 23, 2003 Introduction Wenger’s Feed Mill, Inc. -Manufacturer of bulk poultry and swine diets -Family owned and operated since 1944 -Headquarters in Rheems, PA -Operating 6 mills (5-PA,1-MD) -Provide Nutritional, Analytical Research Services -Pullet Growing Egg Marketing Overview Description of the WFM Quality Assurance Program HACCP – what it’s good for… why we did it….. 3. The next step – The Wenger System Q/A WFM Quality Assurance Program Product Design and Labeling Ingredient Selection – Approved Suppliers List Production Scheduling – Flushing Sequencing WFM Quality Assurance Program Manufacturing – Work Instructions Preventative Maintenance Delivery HACCP HACCP Comprehensive risk analysis, focus on potential human food-related illness risk factors Over 150 man hours spent identifying potential risks HACCP Formal system for identifying risks and tracking non-conformances Identifying “weak-spots” in our system and providing the tools to fix them Transportation The WENGER SYSTEM What is Management System? A frame work for managing an organization’s significant environmental, safety and quality aspects, which places reliance on a systems approach, not on individuals Holistic management and total employee involvement Proactive vs. reactive thinking. WS Components Regulatory (GMP’s) Quality (ISO 9001) Environmental (ISO 14001) Safety (OHSAS 18001) Human Food Safety (HACCP) ISO 9001 QMS Compliance Based Strategic business unit - QMS will can add to bottom line Cost center- quality management is a necessary evil Proactive - Plan for and anticipate quality issues with new processes, products and services Reactive - quality issues not considered in business planning function Beyond compliance – programs and procedures aimed at continual improvement Regulatory driven – programs and proc