Job Description:
CMI located in Wenatchee, WA is seeking an experienced food safety professional for a newly created Technical Director of Food Safety position. This position is charged with the overall responsibility for the continued development, maintenance, and implementation of a comprehensive Food Safety Program.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in food safety assurance within a manufacturing environment.
- Degree in Micro Biology, Food Science or related discipline preferred.
- Data analysis and technical problem solving experience.
- Experience with processing facility sanitation preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
- Microsoft Office computer skills.
- Knowledge of laws & regulations regarding Food Safety.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Facilitate continuous improvement of all food safety programs.
- Monitor and verify CMI Food Safety Program SQF & Global Gap compliance and effectiveness.
- Develop a relationship with key industry technical leaders, including Northwest Horticultural Council, NWFPA, IFPA, United Fresh Food Safety, PMA, Governmental agencies, Universities, etc.
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Monitor compliance with FSMA rules and regulations on Domestic and Imported fruit which include:
- Preventive Controls for Human Food
- FSVP-Foreign Supplier Verification Program
- Sanitary Transportation of Human Food
- Review and Verify Packer and CMI Trace back/Recall procedures.
- Respond to customer food safety related concerns and complaints with corrective action reports.