Tropicana Brands Group
Food Safety Senior Manager
Tropicana Brands Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Chicago - OPO433 West Van Buren StreetSuite 3NChicago, IL 60607, USA
The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.Key Responsibilities:Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Sr Manager - Food Safety to support the R&D team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.This role will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership and guidance to the Global R&D organization and global site quality teams regarding food safety requirements, both Company and regulatory. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.Additional Responsibilities:Providing strategic and operational leadership and guidance to the Global R&D organization and global site quality teams regarding food safety requirements, both Company and regulatoryLeading the development, implementation and compliance of company-wide food safety programs, policies, and practices, including all FSMA, SFCA and EU regulatory related requirementsProvide technical guidance with the development and continuous improvement of TBGs food safety programsOversee the GFSI audit program, partnering with both the Certifying Body and the plants to ensure compliance and swift issue-resolutionProviding oversight and governance of all TBG recall and withdrawal situations, including updating and communication of related food safety polices, training and contact lists; interactions and communications with regulatory bodies as required
Managing the overall process and communication to the proper TBG network
Engage with external and internal partners to ensure continual compliance, improvement and advancements in food safety initiatives and directivesOverseeing/assisting in the development and execution of global food safety training and will assist/oversee food safety auditing programs
This position also oversees the Corporate Microbiology function and resources ensuring delivery of critical support in this area.
Willing to teach, positively influence, and drive the food safety agenda while working in a matrixed environmentPlay a critical role in ensuring the Company delivers against the food safety policies and initiatives and all appropriate regulatory requirementsDay in the Life:Lead the Company’s food safety team, working directly with SMEs in Microbiology, Process Authority, Engineering, and SanitationDevelop and assist in the implementation of the Company’s global food safety policy and associated standards and procedures to comply with Company requirements and governmental regulations; ensure execution and complianceLead the sites’ GFSI initiatives through partnership with the established Certifying Body and site Quality teams; ensure Food Safety Plans and associated policies deliver on GFSI and regulatory requirements; assist GFSQ team and plants with GFSI audit scheduling, report writing, interpretation of requirements, issue-resolution, CAPA creation/tracking/closing, and escalation as neededOversee the Corporate Microbiology function which includes laboratory audits and training, optimization of methods, policy updates and revisions applicable to regulatory and scientific changes/advancements, and management of the Corporate MicrobiologistLead the Intentional Adulteration and Food Defense programs ensuring compliance with Company and Regulatory requirementsManage customer and consumer inquiries regarding TBG’s food safety commitment and policiesLead all regulatory correspondences between TBG and regulators including food safety policy and program information inquires, FDA and CFIA investigations into consumer issues, and regulatory testing resultsThrough technical stage-gate, influence the innovation agenda to ensure that food safety is built into product, processing, and package design in early stages of development; partner with the R&D/PD functions to ensure design meets both regulatory and Company requirements as well as site capability; provide sign-off on HACCP transfer documentsLead the identification of all food safety capital investment priorities at each site and assist with implementation by providing compelling justification for such needsServe as a food safety subject matter expert by providing guidance and technical support to R&D, Operations, and Quality teams at all manufacturing sites, co-mans, warehouse and distribution centersLead and assist in the development, execution, and ongoing improvement of food safety training programs, workshops, and other resource materialKeep abreast of new regulations, advanced technologies, and best practices in food safety by maintaining close relationships with peer companies, regulatory contacts, universities, and vendors; research and report out on pertinent food safety findings/information from technical publications and reportsParticipate in setting strategic direction for all food safety imperatives including establishment of the food safety culture within the companySkills/Qualifications:Technical skills and extensive experience with food safety programs and regulatory requirementsExpert risk assessment skills applied to issue resolution and strategy settingInvolvement in food safety, quality and/or regulatory focused professional organizationsPCQI and IAQI lead instructor certifiedExperience with statistical process control (SPC) and Lean/Six SigmaLead Auditor certification and/or experienceDemonstrate daily positive professionalism and poiseCollaborative approach/style with the ability to develop trusting, credible relationship with business partners at all levels within the CompanyAbility to work independently and within a team environmentAbility to multi-task and manage through competing prioritiesAbility to teach and consult others to build knowledge and ownership at our plant sitesAbility to meet or exceed deadlines and take deadlines seriouslyRequirements:Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology, food science or a related technical field5 to 10 years of experience in the food industry with demonstrated experience/ achievements in food safety program development and executionHACCP, FSMA-PCQI, and FSMA IAQI certificationsProven application and oversight of regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, SFCA) in food manufacturing food safety programsDemonstrated experience in food safety and quality management program development and implementation across multiple locations and various processing platformsDemonstrated ability to coach and lead teams through expert risk assessment, problem solving, troubleshooting and program development/implementationExcellent organizational, influence and interpersonal skillsAbility to lead positive change in processes, systems, and cultureStrong written and oral communication skillsProven influencing skills to drive the food safety agendaFlexible and able to work under pressure to include tight deadlines and multiple projects, globally, with strong organizational skillsPercent Travel 10%Benefits Overview:TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.
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The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.Key Responsibilities:Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Sr Manager - Food Safety to support the R&D team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.This role will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership and guidance to the Global R&D organization and global site quality teams regarding food safety requirements, both Company and regulatory. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.Additional Responsibilities:Providing strategic and operational leadership and guidance to the Global R&D organization and global site quality teams regarding food safety requirements, both Company and regulatoryLeading the development, implementation and compliance of company-wide food safety programs, policies, and practices, including all FSMA, SFCA and EU regulatory related requirementsProvide technical guidance with the development and continuous improvement of TBGs food safety programsOversee the GFSI audit program, partnering with both the Certifying Body and the plants to ensure compliance and swift issue-resolutionProviding oversight and governance of all TBG recall and withdrawal situations, including updating and communication of related food safety polices, training and contact lists; interactions and communications with regulatory bodies as required
Managing the overall process and communication to the proper TBG network
Engage with external and internal partners to ensure continual compliance, improvement and advancements in food safety initiatives and directivesOverseeing/assisting in the development and execution of global food safety training and will assist/oversee food safety auditing programs
This position also oversees the Corporate Microbiology function and resources ensuring delivery of critical support in this area.
Willing to teach, positively influence, and drive the food safety agenda while working in a matrixed environmentPlay a critical role in ensuring the Company delivers against the food safety policies and initiatives and all appropriate regulatory requirementsDay in the Life:Lead the Company’s food safety team, working directly with SMEs in Microbiology, Process Authority, Engineering, and SanitationDevelop and assist in the implementation of the Company’s global food safety policy and associated standards and procedures to comply with Company requirements and governmental regulations; ensure execution and complianceLead the sites’ GFSI initiatives through partnership with the established Certifying Body and site Quality teams; ensure Food Safety Plans and associated policies deliver on GFSI and regulatory requirements; assist GFSQ team and plants with GFSI audit scheduling, report writing, interpretation of requirements, issue-resolution, CAPA creation/tracking/closing, and escalation as neededOversee the Corporate Microbiology function which includes laboratory audits and training, optimization of methods, policy updates and revisions applicable to regulatory and scientific changes/advancements, and management of the Corporate MicrobiologistLead the Intentional Adulteration and Food Defense programs ensuring compliance with Company and Regulatory requirementsManage customer and consumer inquiries regarding TBG’s food safety commitment and policiesLead all regulatory correspondences between TBG and regulators including food safety policy and program information inquires, FDA and CFIA investigations into consumer issues, and regulatory testing resultsThrough technical stage-gate, influence the innovation agenda to ensure that food safety is built into product, processing, and package design in early stages of development; partner with the R&D/PD functions to ensure design meets both regulatory and Company requirements as well as site capability; provide sign-off on HACCP transfer documentsLead the identification of all food safety capital investment priorities at each site and assist with implementation by providing compelling justification for such needsServe as a food safety subject matter expert by providing guidance and technical support to R&D, Operations, and Quality teams at all manufacturing sites, co-mans, warehouse and distribution centersLead and assist in the development, execution, and ongoing improvement of food safety training programs, workshops, and other resource materialKeep abreast of new regulations, advanced technologies, and best practices in food safety by maintaining close relationships with peer companies, regulatory contacts, universities, and vendors; research and report out on pertinent food safety findings/information from technical publications and reportsParticipate in setting strategic direction for all food safety imperatives including establishment of the food safety culture within the companySkills/Qualifications:Technical skills and extensive experience with food safety programs and regulatory requirementsExpert risk assessment skills applied to issue resolution and strategy settingInvolvement in food safety, quality and/or regulatory focused professional organizationsPCQI and IAQI lead instructor certifiedExperience with statistical process control (SPC) and Lean/Six SigmaLead Auditor certification and/or experienceDemonstrate daily positive professionalism and poiseCollaborative approach/style with the ability to develop trusting, credible relationship with business partners at all levels within the CompanyAbility to work independently and within a team environmentAbility to multi-task and manage through competing prioritiesAbility to teach and consult others to build knowledge and ownership at our plant sitesAbility to meet or exceed deadlines and take deadlines seriouslyRequirements:Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology, food science or a related technical field5 to 10 years of experience in the food industry with demonstrated experience/ achievements in food safety program development and executionHACCP, FSMA-PCQI, and FSMA IAQI certificationsProven application and oversight of regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, SFCA) in food manufacturing food safety programsDemonstrated experience in food safety and quality management program development and implementation across multiple locations and various processing platformsDemonstrated ability to coach and lead teams through expert risk assessment, problem solving, troubleshooting and program development/implementationExcellent organizational, influence and interpersonal skillsAbility to lead positive change in processes, systems, and cultureStrong written and oral communication skillsProven influencing skills to drive the food safety agendaFlexible and able to work under pressure to include tight deadlines and multiple projects, globally, with strong organizational skillsPercent Travel 10%Benefits Overview:TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.
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