The Power of Role-Based Training: Aligning Learning to Food Safety Responsibilities
July 29, 2026
SQF Edition 10 places an increased emphasis on employee competency and the ability to demonstrate that training is effective—not simply that it was completed. As organizations prepare to implement the updated code, many are taking a closer look at how training aligns with the responsibilities employees perform every day.
At the same time, high turnover, recruitment challenges, and experienced employees reaching retirement age are making it harder to build and retain a workforce with the knowledge and experience needed to produce safe food. When employees lack role-specific knowledge, organizations face a greater risk of safety incidents, inconsistent execution, longer onboarding, and the loss of critical institutional knowledge.
This session, sponsored by
WorkForge, will explore how role-based learning supports the competency expectations in SQF Edition 10 while helping manufacturers build a safer, more knowledgeable workforce. Backed by industry research and real-world experience, this session will share practical strategies for improving onboarding, reducing turnover, strengthening food safety performance, and developing clear career pathways that keep valuable knowledge in your organization.
Speakers:
Laura Dunn Nelson, Global Food Safety Consultant, Culture Strategies Group
Kristie Grzywinski, Technical Director, SQFI
How SQF Edition 10 addresses training
How role-based learning builds safer, more capable teams
Why workforce development is a food safety strategy
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Establishing a Quality Culture with the SQF Quality Code
The SQF Quality Code provides organizations with a framework to establish, maintain, and continuously improve a culture of quality that extends beyond traditional food safety compliance. Discover the purpose of the SQF Quality Code, its role in strengthening quality management systems, and the value it brings to organizations during this Digital Seminar presented by Kiwa ASI.
The session will highlight the connection between food safety, quality culture, and business success, demonstrating how a proactive approach to quality can provide a competitive advantage. The seminar will also discuss the benefits of integrating the SQF Quality Code principles into existing food safety management systems and how organizations can use these practices to drive accountability, employee engagement, and long-term improvement.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand how the SQF Quality Code complements food safety programs
- Recognize how a strong quality culture enhances operational performance, employee engagement, customer confidence, and brand reputation.
- Learn practical strategies for integrating the SQF Quality Code into existing food safety management systems to support business growth and competitive advantage.
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