SUMMARY: The Food Safety and Quality Manager, oversees the Food Safety, Organic, Quality and Workplace Safety programs for the Fresh Cut Herbs Packaging and, if applicable, Biofarm and Field departments. This position is responsible for providing effective communication regarding compliance with all levels of the organization, conducting relative trainings, and leading and participating in Food Safety, Quality and Workplace Safety process improvement projects. This position is responsible for document compliance including HACCP, SSOPs, and 3rd party audits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Ensures the development, compliance, and certification of HACCP and other food safety programs for Soli Organic Inc.
· Ensures operations compliance with organic regulations.
· Ensures the site delivers the required standards of food safety and quality according to SO policies, procedures, and practices.
· Ensures that product adhere to quality standards
· Performs detailed and recorded inspections of final products so the products are up to industry, company, and customers standards
· Implements methods to inspect, test and evaluate products
· Leads the facility in third party and customer audit preparation. Facilitates all food safety audit events.
· Responsible for the delivery of continuous improvement and working with Corporate Food Safety in the execution of company programs.
· Delivers all accountabilities through the direct involvement with manufacturing support personnel.
· Responsible to ensure Microbial program compliance and sanitation compliance.
· Ensures key traceability, inspection program management, vendor management, and microbial program metrics are established, and the delivery of the established metrics and Key Performance Indices.
· Ensures adherence to the required food safety laws, regulations, corporate policies, and practices.
· Adheres to all Company’s procedures and policies.
· Responsible for vendor management related to food safety.
· Ensures the facility meets all required food safety laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
· Responsible for supporting the talent management process for hourly employees. Proactively engages in the development and training of hourly labor and support.
· Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance
· Evaluates performance, identifies corrective action, and implements follow up assessments
· Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs
· Ensures all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good manufacturing practices
· Has direct contact with Safety Lead to promote new and existing safety initiatives
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
· Associate degree in food science, microbiology, or related field of study
· 2 Yrs. of prior professional Food Safety experience
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365 programs
· Previous HACCP certification program designing and implementation
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or related field of study
· 2+ Yrs. of prior professional Food Safety experience
· General knowledge of OSHA safety rules and regulations
· Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
· Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
· Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
· Food processing experience
· Experience in managing processes
· Bilingual English/Spanish
