Job Description:
We specialize in providing fresh produce procurement and distribution services to food service clients across North America, the Caribbean and beyond. We manage an alliance of 48 independently-owned specialty distributors of fresh products, with combined produce sales of over $3 billion annually.
We are currently looking for a Manager of Technical Food Safety to join our team.
As the Manager of Technical Food Safety, you are responsible for utilizing your leadership and management skills to oversee operations in a produce management company, with the objective of ensuring and maintaining food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or similar degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in supervision in the produce industry.
- GFSI scheme certified inspector.
- Must be willing to Travel.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Expert knowledge of FSMA laws and GFSI scheme audit training.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Solid business acumen and problem-thinking skills.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Ensure that produce is safe and manage regulatory compliance requirements (FSMA, OSHA, USDA, EPA, GAP, GHP, and GFSI).
- Involved in performing, reviewing, and overseeing collection of grower and facility food safety audits.
- Follow guidelines and demand adherence to Produce Alliance food safety standards on a daily basis.
- Help monitor and execute the produce recall program.
- Focus on ensuring a safe produce supply chain, while contributing to overall customer satisfaction and company objectives.
- Ensure the product meets specifications and food safety standards.
- Help develop and communicate food safety policies and procedures including; audits, recall procedures, hold procedures and lot traceability.
- Develop and modify operating procedures for processes, data collection, and SOP guidelines.
- Impact quality results through process measurements and process control.
- Utilize external resources to develop training, peer groups, and stay current on the changing legislative landscape.
- Consistency in working with an internal and external team with good communications.
- Ability to consult on GFSI scheme and regulatory compliance.
