|
Founded in 1885, Nash Finch Company is one of the leading food
distribution companies in the , with over $4.5 billion
in fiscal 2007 sales. Our core business, food distribution, serves
independent retailers and military commissaries in 31 states, the District of
Columbia, Europe, , Puerto Rico, the Azores, and . Headquartered in Edina, MN ,
Nash Finch’s mission is to provide solutions as diverse as the customers we
serve. These functions take place in a purpose-driven, team-centered
culture that respects individuality, demands integrity, encourages innovation
and celebrates success.
We are looking for a
Director Food Safety & Sanitation Provides senior leadership in
directing, planning and leading company wide food safety and sanitation
programs to ensure that all distribution center and retail location adhere to
the Company’s programs and guidelines. Guides management to make
better decisions and understand past events so appropriate actions can be
taken.
Duties: (not inclusive)
·Provides leadership for all food safety and sanitation
initiatives, including evaluating and development of food safety policies,
food safety training programs and continuous improvement of store food safety
metrics.
·Provides support to all areas for implementation of safety, sanitation
and health programs and processes.
· Partners with other departments to define, implement and maintain
appropriate food safety and sanitation procedures.
·Directs, leads and plans food safety initiatives to
identify opportunities for continuous improvement of established food safety
metrics.
·Educates and assists management to ensure compliance with safety, sanitation
and health regulatory requirements within retail stores, review, monitor and
conduct follow up on “Fresh Check” audits and tests.
·Functions are the primary point of contact to various regulator officials
and agencies. Effectively maintains positive working relationships with
regulatory officials and agencies as it pertains to food safety.
·Develops, plans and leads company-wide product
recall programs.
·Serves as the primary point of contact for third party food safety/ sanitation
audit services.
·Leads investigations and resolution of food safety and sanitation
issues.
·May performs staff management and administrative duties of: recruitment,
training, performance evaluation, development and disciplinary actions.
Directs and sets staffing and budgetary requirements and sets department
performance standards, policies, programs and schedules.
Requirements:
·Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance or
equivalent combination of education and/or experience. MBA preferred.
Certified Food Safety Manager and/or Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Point (HAACP) certifications preferred.
·10+ years Food Safety & Sanitation experience including at least 5 years
of supervisory/ managerial experience.
·Current working knowledge of Food & Drug Administration (FDA) standards,
codes and regulations. Ability to interpret and apply regulatory
requirements to company operations. Able to interpret food safety audit
and test results and define and communicate corrective actions.
·Strong leadership, interpersonal, oral and written communication,
organizational, prioritization, problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work with all levels of the organization and ability to influence
management and executives. Ability to analyze and resolve problems at
both a strategic and functional level. Ability to travel (up to 50%),
to company locations.
We offer competitive pay,
promotional opportunities and great benefits, including health care, dental,
vision, 401k and more.
Nash Finch Company is a drug-free workplace and an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
|
