Essential
Functions / Process Responsibilities include the following; other duties
may be assigned as necessary
Food
Safety Manager (Warehouse & Transportation)
· Assist
the WT Manager of Food Safety in those activities which apply to the scope
of this position
· Provide
support in the development of HACCP or HACCP based programs as needed or
directed
· Assist
in organizing and conducting the completion of all HACCP based food safety
audits of warehouses, transportation operations, distribution centers -
This includes maintaining data and analyzing statistics to spot variances
and trends that need attention
· Provide
assistance in and conduct inspections of warehouses, transportation
operations, distribution centers and / or new constructions for compliance
to food safety planning and design criteria and maintain knowledge of NSF
requirements for this activity
· Provide
support and assist in resolving regulatory compliance issues at warehouses,
transportation operations, and distribution center level as directed. Work
with Manager to maintain strong interface with local regulators to be in
front of changes that would impact H-E-B,
· Instructs
and administers the Certified Food Manager (CFM) training program to
include record keeping and files.
· Attend
and present at Departmental and Regional Meetings
· Provide
support in investigations of complaints to protect H-E-B ‘s liability and
avoid negative customer perception as directed
· Provide
input on food safety issues to other team members and act on top priorities
and projects as directed
· Act
in support functions in the absence of available Partner in times of crisis
· Maintain
professional accreditation’s as required by the position to include ASQ
related certifications, QMS training and working knowledge of these
certifications that can be shared via training and coaching.
· Complete
all required administrative reports accurately on time
· Active
participation in Departmental and Regional Meetings
· Assist
the Manager in acting as the WT food safety liaison to state and local
level regulatory agencies as well as assisting in the identification of
areas where these needs exist in local, state and federal levels related to
warehouse / transportation / distribution needs.
· Assist
Analytical Services in the administration and compliance of company recalls
as directed, with focus on 100% compliance on Class I recalls
· Provide
assistance with interface with local regulators as directed to be in front
of changes that would impact H-E-B WT areas
· Assist
with regulatory compliance issues at warehouse, transportation,
distribution level as the need arises and as directed
· Provide
food safety consulting and training to the senior regional leadership in
warehouses, transportation operations, distribution centers as requested.
· Provides
support in the administration of the CFM training program to include
maintenance of training certification as an approved course instructor
· Provides
oversight of compliance to sanitation standard operational procedures for
retail warehouses, transportation operations, distribution centers to
include revision and updates as necessary
Experience and Education
· Bachelor’s
Degree (Food Science, or related field) required; Bilingual (English and
Spanish)-Preferred
· Certification
or licensing as a Registered Sanitarian or equivalent required
· Certified
Quality Auditor, HACCP from ASQ required to include HACCP certification in
food best practices
· Competent
to work independently within area of expertise
· Ability
to assist with a variety of compliance situations and provide assistance in
the implementation of continuous improvement
· Able
to work in a team environment
· Knows
and follows all safety requirements and strives to maintain a safe work
environment
· Knowledge
of Quality Management Principles
• HACCP
Development
• Auditing
• Experience with basic statistics
• Understanding of Quality systems standards, including GMPs with
experience with implementation
• Problem solving skills
• Experience in performing successful Root Cause Analyses
· Computer
Literate-Word & Excel mandatory
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, specifically in Excel and
PowerPoint
· Able
to multi task and work independently with minimum supervision
· Project
Management Professional preferred
· Strong
organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills and the ability to
influence others in these skills
· Experience
in providing support and assistance in the successful execution of: HACCP,
Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Retail Practices, Thermal Processing,
Code of Federal Regulations, FDA Food Code, Texas Retail Food Establishment
Rules, basic statistics, Integrated Pest Management and auditing practices
· Strong
interpersonal skills
· Strong
oral, written and verbal communication skills
· Strong
negotiating skills
· Knowledge
and understanding of business principles required to include warehouse /
transportation / distribution operations with experience in assisting with
the successful execution of projects
· Advanced
PC skills
· Function
in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
· Travel
by car or airplane with overnight stays
· Successful
ability to provide support with data analyses and trending that impact on
management decisions and business results across multiple organizational
levels
· Ability
to organize, create, implement and manage projects as assigned through
implementation and completion
Technical Knowledge and Skills
· Communicate
and Influence
· Drive
for results
· Adaptability
· Critical
thinking skills
· Numerical
Reasoning
· Emotional
Intelligence
· Value
Diversity
· Proficient
in planning and scheduling tools
· Function
in a fast-paced, retail office environment
· Walk
for an extended period of time
· Work
extended hours
· Travel
by car or airplane with overnight stays
