Food Safety Process Supervisor

RF Biocidics - Vacaville, CA 95687

Created on Feb 07, 2012

RF Biocidics is a fast-growing company providing an environmentally friendly, chemical-free alternative for disinfection (pasteurization) and disinfestation of food and other products. We are currently seeking a Facility Food Safety Process Supervisor for our ATC Facility.
The ATC Facility Food Process Supervisor has responsibility for ensuring compliance and adherence to all food safety requirements and regulations, implementing and reinforcing best practices, conducting audits of practices, policies and procedures, preparing procedures for operators to follow, and the overall day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on position requiring diverse skills and sound judgment in food processing, safety, adherence to established industry practices and managing regulatory requirements. Overseeing the processing operator staff, scheduling, team building and leadership. A wide degree of self-motivation, creativity, problem solving and latitude is required. This position reports to the Process Development Manager.

Duties:

· Overseeing food safety process

· Responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence to all food safety requirements and regulations

· Responsible for implementing and reinforcing best practices, conducting audits of practices, policies and procedures, preparing procedures for operators to follow, and the overall day-to-day operations.

· Implementing operational excellence including as a first step standardized operational procedures: all aspects of food treatment processing including customer satisfaction & support

· Under the direction of the Process Development Manager actively participate in tests, development programs, lab investigations and product assessments.

· The ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals and achieve results.

· Evaluate and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, production and plant safety

· Develop, design and plan equipment and machine layouts

· Optimize relationships between all functional areas of the business.

· Direct and coordinate operations within the scope of company policies and procedures.

· Establish strategic and implement operational plans

· Develop, design and plan equipment and machine layouts, workflow and safety precautions to maximize utilization of manufacturing facilities

· Develop and improve workplace design and efficiency

· Initiate and evaluate plant projects through cost-value analysis

· Evaluate opportunities for efficient resource utilization and cost reduction

· Streamline delivery timelines and implement documentation control

· Proactively keep abreast of food industry news related to ingredients or product technology

Skills/Qualifications:

· BS in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related degree

· Experience in pasteurization, food sanitation or similar agricultural/food treatment service, especially in the nut/almond industry

· Knowledge of federal regulations and government agencies (FDA, USDA), state and local agency Experience in food processing equipment and/or food safety industry

· Supported Mechanical Maintenance operations of plant Supervision (i.e. mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical maintenance and repair of machinery)

· SOP's, safety procedures & rules, environmental practices, and GMP guidelines

· Computer literate: Microsoft applications: (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

· Experience with all applicable food processing safety and regulatory guidelines including the approvals process

· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); ability to maintain communication with outside agencies

· Statistical and data analysis capabilities; ability to train and educate personnel on process improvements

· Technical skills in testing methodologies and familiarity with product development processes; knowledge of food safety, quality systems, processing and packaging systems

· Work well within team structure - strategic influencing - can sell ideas and articulate business benefit of functional initiatives

· Demonstrated ability to understand how product attributes relate to manufacturing capabilities and control

· Leadership skills to direct technical initiatives, with the ability to work across functions

Experience:

· Minimum 5+ years of experience in sales and/or business development in a food or agriculture related industry

· Minimum 10 years of experience in a food processing or plant management environment

· Minimum 5+ years of supervisory/staff management experience

· Experience with quality improvement techniques and tools

· Experience developing, implementing and conducting quality audits

Safety, Health & Environment:

· Must follow safety, health and environment guidelines set forth by the company

· Work will require some lifting and physical activity as well as occasional visits to other RFB locations.

Company Description
RF Biocidics is a fast-growing company providing an environmentally friendly, chemical-free alternative for disinfection (pasteurization) and disinfestation of food and other products. This novel, organic technology was originally developed at the University of California, Davis and has a broad range of potential applications, including food safety, agriculture, import/export compliance, wood and waste water treatment. RF Biocidics designs, develops and operates radio frequency systems on behalf of its worldwide customers. RF Biocidics, Inc. (RFB) is a treatment company focused on making food safer for consumers by eliminating the pests and pathogens commonly found in unprocessed commodities. RFB's staff of dedicated chemists, biologists, microbiologists and engineers provides our customers with the best chemical free and environmentally friendly treatment options and services available in the industry. RF Biocidics is an Allied Minds company headquartered in California.

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