Food Safety Manager

Company:
US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC
Zip Code:
37210
Minimum Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Years of Experience:
5 Years
Employment Type:
Full Time
Travel Percentage:

COMPENSATION

INFORMATION:
The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.

Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

JOB SUMMARY
The Food Safety Program Manager is responsible for providing proactive leadership and instruction in the area of Food Safety within the Operating Company. This position drives corporate food safety strategy at the local level to mitigate food safety risk through the implementation of the field level risk-based food safety preventive controls program for the Manufacturing, Storage and Distribution segments within an assigned Sysco Operating Company.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
Execute all corporate food safety related strategies, policies, and procedures; maintain open communication with all related departments to address the identification of food safety hazards and process improvement opportunities
Ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulatory requirements (Federal, State/Provincial and, Local) Maintain effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, industry trade groups, suppliers, owned companies, internal stakeholders, and customers
Handle and oversee the product recall process to ensure timely communication and execution of product recalls and completion of related documentation
Manage Sysco’s participation in the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), audits by SQF, Primus GFS, independent third parties, customers, internal, and regulatory entities
Analyze results and gather corrective action plans for audit non-conformance. Review final results with Regional Food Safety Quality Manager
Monitor and manage compliance with the third party Good Agricultural Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices third party audit program in the Azure database
Deliver and track program training for all associates and supervisors with direct Food Safety program responsibilities
Serve as the Food Safety customer lead at the Operating Company
Follow-up promptly and thoroughly on food safety complaints from customers. Effectively communicate resolutions to internal and external stakeholders as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Animal Science, Biological Science, or Supply Chain/Operations from a four-year college preferred
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training required and ServeSafe certification preferred

Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in Distribution Center Food Service Operations, Quality Assurance/Control, Research & Development, Food Production/Operations, Supply Chain, or related discipline
Knowledge of product traceability
Understanding of Food Safety regulations, laws, and best practices including those from FDA, USDA, CFIA, and other state/provincial/ local entities
Basic knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, and food defense
Supervisory experience preferred

Skills
The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently with minimal oversight
He/She will have a high level of integrity and accountability, specifically the ability to speak and act with complete honesty and trustworthiness
He/She will be flexible and adaptable to adjust quickly to new circumstances
In addition, this person will demonstrate active curiosity with a strong focus around proactively soliciting and acting on received feedback
This person will have a very high level of maturity and be able to read an audience and adapt his/her communication and influencing style quickly and appropriately
He/She will have high energy and thrive on solving complex challenges
He/She will be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, often with competing priorities

Developing and Leveraging Relationships
The successful candidate will have superior communication, relationship building, and influencing skills
He/She will be open-minded, transparent and they will have exceptional listening skills
This person will communicate ideas in a clear, practical and compelling manner
Further, they will balance data, personalities, and conflicting interests when influencing others and recognize nuances in reading others
Finally, this person will possess the highest level of integrity and character

Language Skills
The successful candidate will have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to write reports, business correspondence, policies, and procedures, as well as effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of associates, managers, customers, and suppliers.

Mathematical Skills
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, as well as have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to create and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Valid driver’s license
Certifications in Food Safety, HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Decision Making Authority
Most important decisions made fully independently:
Implement policies and procedures
Conduct training

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
Any changes to ensure compliance that would involve equipment of the facility
Disciplinary action, including termination, due to a food safety violation

Other Information
Please provide any other information that you think would help us further define the nature and scope of this position
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship
Sysco is committed to providing comprehensive retirement and benefits programs, a stock purchase plan, product purchase discounts and much more
Background & Drug Screen. EOE
Travel 10-15%

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.