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Food Safety Compliance Manager – Buffalo,
NY
Requisition #: rich-00000428
City, State: Buffalo, NY
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Shift: 1st Shift
What
would I be responsible for?
Rich Products Corporation is known around the world as the founder of the
non-dairy segment of the frozen food industry and the leading supporter and
solutions provider to the Food Service, In-Store Bakery and Retail
marketplaces. We are one of the world's premier family-owned food companies
with more than 7,300 associates worldwide.
We currently have a great opportunity as a Food Safety Compliance Manager at
our World Headquarters office in Buffalo, NY. Please visit our website at
www.richs.com/careers to apply for this position or view other exciting
opportunities.
Primary Purpose:
The Food Safety Compliance Manager's primary focus is on holistic food safety
and quality processes and systems across the organization (North America
& future opportunity for International). In addition, the Food Safety
Compliance Manager will:
-lead all internal audits to ensure compliance to Rich Products Corporation
(RPC) QA policies.
-provide direct oversight to all North American RPC co-packers to ensure food
safety & compliance to all local, state and federal regulations.
-build and sustain a culture of food safety by leading with behaviors that
promotes cultural change through outstanding team based associate
relationships and serving as the primary food safety and sanitation resource.
-drive all food safety standards throughout the organization through the
development and implementation of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory
compliance policies and procedures.
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the primary resource for food safety and sanitation by providing
leadership and comprehensive technical support to all manufacturing
facilities and co-packers - T&I and VAB respectively
Continuously strengthen RPC QA policies to ensure compliance to federal
regulations. Lead annual (internal) QMS audits of RPC production facilities
to ensure compliance to RPC QA policies
Ensure linkage between BRC food safety audit scheme compliance and RPC
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Focused oversight of all NA co-packers; Oversee NPD (per product food safety
/ quality) at co-packer
Initiate a risk based QMS audit program to ensure effective food safety systems
at co-packers and in all manufacturing facilities
Keep abreast of emerging issues and provide RPC information pertaining to
changes in US or International regulatory environment through active
participation in industry working groups; develop strategic thinking relative
to current and changing legislation
Ensure consistent adherence to documented federal, state & local
regulations
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advise management on crisis prevention, risk management and regulatory
compliance as it relates to food safety and sanitation
Provide relevant support to the areas of product development, innovation and
retail operations
Establish food safety training programs for associates (HACCP, GMP, Allergen
Control, lot traceability, associate food safety, etc.)
Develop selection criteria for private label vendors and a system to monitor
their food safety practices
Collaborate with Finance, Legal and Operations departments to minimize risk
and liability expenses
Work with other Shared Service groups to further process improvement,
communication, and facility cohesiveness
Establish food safety best practices and implement throughout each facility
Design, develop and implement Safe Quality Food Systems (SQF)
Act as liaison with Food and Drug Regulatory agencies
Review and monitor the progress of the corrective actions for all audit
deficiencies
Identify trends in insufficient regulatory compliance within each of the
facilities ' recommend training when necessary
What
do I need to be considered a candidate?
Bachelors degree in Food Science, Food Microbiology, or related field
Minimum of 7 years experience in quality and food safety systems
Minimum of 4 years experience in a leadership role
Knowledge of HACCP and formal auditing experience
Specialized certifications (American Society for Quality,
Certified Quality Manager, Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality
Auditor) a plus
Established SQF certification in an organization
Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations, AIB, BRC standards, and
major customer requirements
Ability to work effectively both in a geographically close and distant team
environments; strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Physical capabilities include:
Ability to conduct visual inspections
Ability to physically travel interstate about 30% of the time
Ability to climb ladders and enter confined spaces
Ability to drive a car
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and invite qualified
candidates to apply. As part of our efforts to provide a safe and productive
environment and hire talented and qualified associates, we maintain a
drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and
background investigations.
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