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Manager (Food Safety) - Newark,
NJ 07102
United Airlines Inc.
Job
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Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
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Catering Operations
The Catering Operations department develops and provides the
great dining experiences on board our aircraft and ensuring the catering
operation goes smoothly.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Manager Food Safety will lead the Food Safety & Quality
Assurance program for the UA Catering Manufacturing Facilities. This role
will develop, implement and maintain the site-specific food safety plan to
ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, CBP,
IFSA, ITP and DOD). The Manager is responsible for implementing, monitoring
and ensuring compliance to the Food Safety programs. This role is the
designated Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) for the kitchen
operation. This role is responsible to develop, implement and sustain the
food safety management system. This position is also responsible for training
and supervision of their direct and indirect reports, providing the oversight
and resources required to ensure compliance with the established Food Safety
Plan and FSMA.
- Maintain the Catering facility Food
Safety Plan and ensure that it is updated and kept current to meet FSMA
requirements
- Responsible for the local environmental
monitoring program to ensure adequate controls are in place for the
control of microbiological hazards through a seek and destroy philosophy
- Own the Master Sanitation Schedule as
part of the Food Safety Program
- Lead third party and regualtory
food safety audits and inspections
- Conduct supplier audits to qualify new
vendors as needed
- Drive investigations with a focus on root
cause identification, working with the Catering Operations cross
functional team on all non-conformances and customer complaints
- Drive continual improvement through
implementation of innovative solutions utilizing technology
- Support the development and delivery of
training for compliance with food safety and quality requirements
- Lead the HACCP team with monthly meetings
to ensure that all changes impacting the food safety management system
are thoroughly whetted prior to implementation
- Work closely with General Manager and
kitchen process owners to develop and implement FSMS
- Mentor and lead direct and indirect
reports to develop their knowledge and skills
- Manage financial budget for the
department
- Ensure safety of employees and participate
in Safety Action Team Meetings, conduct safety inspections as needed
Required
- BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Science,
Food engineering or a related field
- HACCP Certification
- PCQI Qualification
- Knowledge of GFSI scheme
- 5+ years in Food safety and Quality
Assurance within fast paced food production environment
- Knowledge of FDA/FSMA, and USDA
requirements for food production facilities. Knowledge of food
microbiology, food safety and food defense. Knowledge of the FDA Retail
Code
- Knowledge of product traceability and
recall management. Knowledge of IFSA and ITP requirements
- Strong oral and written communication
skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with
personnel, customers, suppliers and other business contacts
- Attention to details
- Strategic/Big Picture Thinking
- Working with frontline employees
- Must be legally authorized to work in the
United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview
required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an
essential function of the position
Preferred
- CFS Certification
- Auditor Certification
- Lean Manufacturing
- Previous experience with FSSC 22000 or
GFSI scheme, ServSafe, FSPCA, and FDA/USDA
audits
- Knowledge of airline experience and
catering operation
- Advanced computer skills with food safety
software programs
Equal Opportunity Employer –
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
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