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Director, Food
Safety & Policy - Portland, OR Organization Organized in 1914, the Northwest
Food Processors Association (NWFPA) represents the interests of Pacific Northwest food processing
industry (Idaho, Oregon, and Washington) in a variety of food processing & packaging segments
such as fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy, bakeries, specialty, juices and more. Its membership base includes
national companies with operations or headquarters in the Pacific Northwest, regional
companies and locally run family businesses. NWFPA is one of the nations largest food processing trade
associations, with current membership of nearly 500 member companies including 120 food processors with 200
production facilities throughout the Northwest region. NWFPA is seeking a Director, Food
Safety & Policy to supplement food safety and policy issue management, as well as provide
technical expertise in training resource management as described below: Core Competencies Assist with NWFPA objectives
relating to regulatory and industry‐based food policy for operational and technical issues. Serve as a technical resource for
NWFPA member companies and for industry advocacy efforts. Assist with communicating relevant
food safety and policy information and analysis to members and potential members. Identify food policy training and
education needs and guide NWFPA Training Center staff with content development and coordination with
training providers. Provide staff assistance for the
Operations and Technical Affairs Committee and other appropriate committees and activities. This position reports to the VP,
Scientific & Technical Affairs. Essential Duties Regulatory Affairs Develop and maintain close
professional relationships with key policy and enforcement personnel in the Seattle District,
Pacific Region and headquarters of the Food and Drug Administration, the Departments of
Health and Agriculture in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and other agencies with regulatory
authority or influence over the processing of food products in member companies. Maintain a working knowledge of
regulations governing food products produced by member processors in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Assist with analyzing food safety
and policy issues and their impact on member companies. Provide advocacy support as
directed. Interface with agencies as needed
on industry policies and positions important to member companies and influence, where
possible, agency direction relevant to those policies and positions. Maintain close professional
relationships with academic personnel at the Northwest land grant universities and other universities
as needed to accomplish the goals of the scientific and technical program. Communications Identify and assist in creation of
timely and pertinent content on food safety and policy issues relevant to member companies for Food Safety
News. Provide issue briefings to
industry through NW Reports, special bulletins, briefing papers and other written and electronic
communications as needed. Education and Training Develop and implement training and
education programs in technical and operations topics for the Convention, the Executive Business
Summit, and targeted conferences as needed. Assist the NWFPA Training Center
with identifying training needed to implement new and emerging food policy and safety requirements
and/or best practices. Serve as Contract Manager for the
NWFPA SQF Training Center. Assist Training Center staff in
development of content, identification of speakers, appropriate delivery methods, community and committee
outreach, and training quality control. Identify potential partnerships
useful to the training center to provide needed training and service. Member Assistance Maintain a working knowledge of
technical and scientific developments of potential interest to members. Provide liaison services to
members needing specific regulatory assistance on compliance guidance. Minimum Qualifications M.S. in Food Science,
Microbiology, or related technical field(s). 6‐10 years of experience in the food
processing industry. Excellent writing and verbal
communication skills. Excellent organizational skills
and ability to manage multiple projects. Ability to think strategically. Support Policy and Communications Support
Specialist Training Coordinator Work Conditions Standard office hours; evenings
and weekends as needed. NWFPA offices are located near the Portland Airport. Travel throughout NW and to
national locations as needed. Sitting, bending, typing and
reading from a computer screen is required. Salary Range Depending on experience. NWFPA
offers a generous benefit package including medical/dental/life insurance, vacation, sick leave and 401(k)
plan contributions. To apply Send a cover letter and resume to tfanucchi@nwfpa.org , with the subject
line: DIRECTOR, FOOD SAFETY:
[your name]. Please no phone calls. Position will be open until filled. |
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