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Position
Summary:
Located on the Central Coastal area of California, the role
of this position is to develop, modify and drive implementation of Food
Safety systems in support of the commodity and value-added products. This
involves ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations,
driving development of self-monitoring and audit systems to track food
safety compliance, ensuring ongoing compliance with customers’
expectations, and developing staff for food safety ownership.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Develop,
modify and facilitate implementation of prevention-based food safety
programs to ensure protection of the consumer, customer and brand.
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Develop
and maintain Food Safety leadership position, including value added
programs to drive revenue generation.
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Facilitate
food safety management systems, compliance and certification audits and
regulatory requirements for existing and future markets.
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Guide
organization on regulatory issues and requirements for federal, state, and
local regulations. Study existing and anticipate new regulations, develop
proactive management systems to effectively comply, and enforce adherence
to requirements and advise management on needed actions.
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Collaborate
with Business, Operations, Supply Chain and Innovations processes to
integrate and align food safety programs to develop appropriate support for
company initiatives.
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Develop
and implement programs to train personnel in food safety principles and
practices.
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Responsible
for the management and development of direct reports to include effective
use of feedback, salary planning, reward and recognition programs, and
development of individual development opportunities with integration of the
Quality Competency Model.
Requirements:
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B.S.
in Food Science, Microbiology or related field. M.S. / PhD. strongly
preferred.
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10+
years experience in managing food safety programs
with 5+ years as a manager.
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Experience
in food manufacturing and/ or distribution as well as regulatory affairs
required.
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Agriculture
or specific produce experience is preferred.
Skills
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The
successful applicant will possess the following:
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Knowledge
of Food Safety Management Systems, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control
Points (HACCP), including Pre-Requisite programs, and Good Agricultural
Practices.
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Experience
with management of potential food safety incidents, regulatory contacts,
and risk assessments.
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Demonstrated
knowledge of utilizing statistical tools for problem solving, data
analysis, and decision making
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Experience
implementing and supporting Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards
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Demonstrated
ability to develop people, teams, and oneself through innovative means.
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Demonstrated
ability to both lead a team and work in a matrix organization
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Ability
to influence at all levels of the organization and across all functions
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Ability
to prioritize duties in a changing environment and still meet business
objectives
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Ability
to communicate well in both written and verbal form, in both small team and
large public venues
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Effective
presentation, and public speaking skills
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Strong
computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Access.
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Ability
to develop and adhere to department budget.
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