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Director of Food Safety & Social Responsibility

Job Description: 

Founded in Florida over 30 years ago, J & J Family of Farms has grown from a regional distributor to a best in class grower shipper of mixed vegetables with a national sales footprint.

We are searching for an experienced Director of Food Safety & Social Responsibility to join our team in Loxahatchee, FL. 

The successful candidate will continue to ensure that our Family of Farms are committed to the highest standards of food safety, social responsibility and environmental stewardship. 

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in the produce or a food related industry
  • Degree in Food Science or related discipline
  • Ability to travel between facilities in U.S., Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean, approx.15%
  • Effective communication skills with multiple teams, emphasizing urgency in resolving issues or concerns
  • Ability to evaluate new industry practices and implement within the facilities accordingly
  • Prior experience with food safety inspection testing procedures and techniques
  • Primus Certification in GFSI
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Leading and further developing the company’s food safety and quality assurance team.
  • Keeping the company on the cutting edge of food safety technology and innovation.
  • Acting as the company’s expert on food safety; holding all team members, suppliers and customers accountable to the company’s high food safety standards.
  • Ensuring that the company complies with all Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) and National Organic Program (NOP) standards.
  • Ensuring that all the company suppliers are in compliance with the new FSMA regulations, FDA expectations and Good Agricultural Practices.
  • Managing and improving the company’s environmental monitoring programs at the field and facility levels.

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