Director of Food Safety and Quality

Job Description Our client, a leading produce company, is currently recruiting a Director of Food Safety & Quality who will infuse the Food Safety & Quality Team with their talent, energy and leadership skills. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a corporate culture that is known for its innovative and growth-oriented vision. Responsibilities include: 1) Administer the company's Food Safety Management System 2) Uphold the highest standards of food safety and sanitation within wholesale bakery facilities 3) Investigate product and process failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions promptly, minimizing production downtime and product exposure 4) Maintain a library of all documents and forms required within the Food Safety Management System 5) Ensure that company policies and procedures comply with all regulatory and SQF requirements 6) Serve as the SQF practitioner and HACCP director for the company 7) Collaborate with management to promote a positive food safety culture among all employees 8) Manage the QA Supervisors and Quality Assurance Laboratory Technicians 9) Provide training, direction and daily work instruction 10) Implement and manage the facility's sanitation program, including performance tracking and training 11) Open corrective actions in response to FSMS non-conformances 12) Manage food safety and quality programs, such as customer complaints, non-conforming products, environmental monitoring, and food defense programs 13) Verify food safety documentation and make corrections, when needed 14) Ensure that documentation is up-to-date and accurate 15) Act as a primary liaison with regulatory, third-party, and customer auditors to ensure compliance and implementation of corrective actions Critical Requirements 1) A university degree is required. Although all candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply, preference will be given to those with degrees in a relevant field 2) Appropriate full-time work experience is mandatory (no students or fresh graduates please) 3) Recent experience in the produce industry is strongly preferred 4) Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience in food safety and quality management For the right leader, this is a wonderfully rewarding role with tremendous growth prospects. If you are qualified and think you're a strong fit for this role, please apply ASAP. We thank all applicants, but only candidates who meet our client's criteria will be contacted. Compensation and Other Details Base Salary: Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Published on 26 Oct 2023, 6:30 AM