Latin Specialties is one of the leading, independently owned fresh fruit and vegetable wholesaler, distributor/manufacturer in Texas. We serve hundreds of stores and other wholesalers throughout Texas and nationwide. Latin Specialties has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace.
Deliver superior products of high quality and low cost while continuing the commitment to the growth, development and training of our people and continually meeting our commitment to achieve superior service levels. Position will be a part of the Initiative Team supporting Latin Specialties Manufacturing Plant in Houston, TX.
This position will be responsible for managing the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Programs for production operations at Latin Specialties. Manager will also be responsible for implementing overall Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and guidelines.
- At least 3 years prior experience in a similar role.
- At least 1 year prior experience with any related aspect of farm production.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
- Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (i.e. written and verbal).
- Ability to successfully train diverse groups in food safety and quality standards.
- Preferred but not Essential:
- Bi-Lingual: English/Spanish.
- Oversee implementation of all aspects of Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs.
- Consistently review all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Quality Assurance (QA) and Food Safety policies to continuously drive process improvements and efficiencies.
- Develop and implement written SOPs/policies/guidelines and all required documentation to ensure 3rd-party certifications.
- Conduct routine facility audits
- Maintain all documents of the HACCP Program
- Specifying quality requirements of incoming raw materials with suppliers
- Act as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance and quality
- Supervise finished-product inspections and generate timely and accurate QA reports to corporate sales and production.
- Develop and perform training programs related to QA, Food Safety and regulatory compliance.
- Support operations in production, testing, new product development and customer service.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Horticulture or Agriculture, from an accredited institution.
