Career Opportunities: Sr.
Manager of Food Safety and Microbiology (Cherry Hill, NJ) (3581)
Req Id 3581 - Posted 02/17/2012
REQ ID: 3581
LOCATION: Cherry Hill, NJ
08002
Millions of times a day in
over 80% of American households, consumers reach for Pinnacle Foods brands.
We are a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality branded
food products, many of which have been trusted household names for decades.
Headquartered in Mountain Lakes, NJ, our $2.6B business employs more than
4,500 people in 19 sites around North America. We are a leader in the dry and
frozen foods segments and our brands hold the #1 or #2 market position in 9
out of 12 major category segments in which they compete. Our brands include
Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Aunt Jemima, Lenders Bagels
and Vlasic just to name a few.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position reports to the Director of Food Safety and assists with
development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Pinnacle Foods’
food safety programs. The position utilizes personal expertise in food
safety, microbiology, and good sanitation and hygiene practices to provide
strategic leadership and technical assistance to supply chain manufacturing,
and to communicate with and advise senior management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with development,
review, approval, and implementation of all PFG food safety, microbiology,
and sanitation and hygiene policies, procedures, specifications, and testing
programs
• Provide food safety risk assessment information, new technology
information, and risk management strategies in support of new product
development and commercialization
• Develop and conduct Food Safety, Microbiology, and Sanitation and Hygiene
trainings
• Stay current with pertinent scientific literature and emerging
technologies, and make recommendations for the establishment of new methods
to detect, enumerate, and identify microorganisms of concern
• Proactively identify potential and emerging food safety issues and develop
strategies to effectively investigate and respond
• Develop, schedule, and carry out internal GMP, Food Safety, and Quality
Management System audits and monitor corrective actions to deficient findings
for completion and effectiveness, providing gap closure assistance to the
manufacturing plants
• Conduct food safety assessments and validations of product designs,
manufacturing processes, HACCP/Food Safety plans, environmental
microbiological monitoring and control programs, finished product
microbiological testing programs, and sanitation and hygiene programs
• Plan and conduct special projects as requested by the Director of Food
Safety
• Travel 60 +%
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Extensive technical
knowledge and experience in food microbiology, food safety, sanitation
systems, and best industry sanitation and hygiene practices
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to
effectively work cross-functionally at all managerial levels, and with
external contacts
• Ability to collect and analyze data using statistical methodologies
• Experienced in preparing reports and presenting technical, scientific data
to a variety of audiences
• Strong analytical problem solving skills with the ability to effectively
collaborate and use creative and innovative approaches to resolve complex problems
• Team building/team leadership skills
• HACCP certified and experienced
• Formal audit training or equivalent certification or experience
EDUCATION:
Master degree or above in microbiology or related field with major study
emphasis in microbiological sciences
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 10 years industry experience in food processing microbiology and
good sanitation and hygiene practices
• Minimum of 5 years in-plant Food Safety/QA, and Sanitation experience
• FDA and USDA experience
SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES:
• Food Safety
• Microbiology
• Sanitation Systems and Good Sanitation and Hygiene Practices
• Auditing
• Policy/Procedure Development and Implementation
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All openings will
be filled based on the qualifications without regard to race, creed, color,
sex, age, national origin, sponsor, marital status, disability, or status as
a disabled veteran or as a veteran of the Vietnam Era. All applicants are
invited to complete the Affirmative Action Supplement.
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