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About LiDestri Food and DrinkLiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food and beverage products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,200 people across five U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.Excellent Pay and Benefits:Great career-pathingProfessional development, including unlimited online training coursesHealth insurance with premium contributionsDental, vision, HSA100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability401k with employer matchPaid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidaysCompany bonusesAnd many more .POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for leading the efforts in establishing a food defense program and plan, conducting vulnerability assessments, training personnel on food defense initiatives, and managing daily food defense-related issues. This includes coordinating and performing LiDestri facility audits in accordance with food safety guidelines to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, developing, revising, and implementing food safety policies and procedures and conducting training programs on food safety topics for employees and customers.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:Coordinate and lead the third-party audit preparation for each manufacturing site, and participate in all first-, second- and third-party auditsWork directly with site management teams preparing a pre audit analysis resolving any potential issues or nonconformances (e.g. FDA filings) utilizing effective root cause analysis and corresponding corrective action applicationCreate and execute a comprehensive auditing program aligned with industry standards, customer requirements and regulatory requirements. Assist with the design, development, and implementation of food safety and quality trainingDrive continuous improvement Based on internal and third-party audits, implement quality control measures (CAPA s) and improvements to address audit issues. Follow up with Factory Quality managers that corrective and preventative measures are workingEnsure each site has accredited individuals supporting food safety initiatives (e.g., SQF, PCQI, HACCP)Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of HACCP, Food Safety and Food Fraud PlansConsumer/Customer Complaint Management: Serve as a key interface with customers regarding thorough customer complaint management, managing the scaled organization and analysis of customer complaint records; developing and implementing applicable workflows; and managing accurate system reporting. Coordinate with quality managers and others to accurately document complaint analysis, problem solving efforts, and corrective action implementationParticipate on cross-functional continuous improvement and problem-solving teams. Use proven statistical methods, problem solving techniques, and recognized testing methods to develop data with recommendations, and implement solutions. Accurately document problems and solutionsREQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:BA/BS degree in Food Science, Food Microbiology, or related field. MS in Food Science and Food Microbiology preferredMust have a strong background in private label co-packing, specializing in sauces, dressings, barbecue, soups and condimentsStrong background in GFSI auditing programs such as BRC, SQF and FSSC22000HARPC/HACCP/PCQI certifications are a plus but not mandatoryExcellent communication skills (both internally and externally) and have the ability to effectively influence change within the organizationStrong computer skillsWORKING CONDITIONS:Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to:Long periods of standing/moving, working around moving mechanical parts/conveyorsLoud environment, hot/cold, wet/dry conditionsLifting/carrying <50 poundsFrequent reaching/pulling/climbing stairs/stooping/kneeling/bendingEmployee Value PropositionOur purpose and our promise is to actively nourish at every touchpoint; this starts with nourishing our workforce and extends to nourishing our many communities. We provide a safe and respectful environment, meaningful careers, awesome benefits, a world class wellness program all of which inspire unity and collaboration amongst our LiDestri family .DISCLAIMER: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.