Job Details
Job Summary:
The Food Safety Compliance Specialist will be responsible for maintaining the database for the vendor compliance program and will assist with facilitating and supporting the management and executive of various corporate/company related projects and assignments. This role will require cross-functional engagement with various internal teams including but not limited to executive leadership, procurement, business development, and marketing.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee the documentation and record-keeping processes related to Food Safety and Quality compliance, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of records.
- Handle communication on recalls/market withdrawals.
- Manage and report on customer and supplier complaint management.
- Review supplier documentation to ensure they meet established criteria following the vendor approval process.
- Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements, industry trends, and emerging issues related to Food Safety and Quality, and proactively integrate relevant updates into the compliance standards.
- Prepare reports on compliance status, audit findings, corrective actions, and quality performance metrics, highlighting areas for improvement and recommending strategies for enhancing compliance performance.
Key Competencies:
- Communication: Effective cross-cultural communication skills to clearly convey information, instructions, and guidelines to employees at all levels of the organization. Additionally, ability to communicate with external stakeholders.
- Leadership: Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams, provide guidance, and support, and inspire a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments, suppliers, and certification bodies. Building strong relationships and fostering teamwork will contribute to the overall success of the compliance program.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify potential risks, hazards, or non-compliance issues through careful observation and analysis of data and documentation.
- Problem Solving: Ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to problems in order to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions to avoid reoccurrence.
- Time Management: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential in this role.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree or higher in a related field.
- 2-3 experience with fresh food, preferably fresh produce, or perishable commodities.
- Equivalent combinations of experience, education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and proficiencies.
- Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of GFSI Standards and various audit schemes.
- Understanding of food safety regulations, laws, and best practices strongly preferred.
- PCQI, HACCP, and CP-FS credentials strongly preferred.
- Professional, prompt, and polished written and verbal communication skills.
- Persistent work ethic and self-motivation.
- Strong leadership, organization, and planning skills.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments.
- Ability to identify and execute measures to continuously improve or enhance departmental efficiency.
- Ability to achieve goals independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to be resilient in a high-energy, fast-paced, and competitive setting.
- Competent in Microsoft Office Suite
What we have to offer
- Competitive base salary plus an aggressive bonus plan
- Full health benefits and 401k matching
- Energetic, fun, and friendly work environment
- Limitless growth potential
- Casual dress code
- Open door policy strong engagement and connectivity with company leadership
Compensation
Salary + Bonus