Food & Safety Manager

About the role

This is an on‑site position in Morgantown, WV at West Virginia University. The Food & Safety Manager oversees and ensures the implementation, adherence, and continuous improvement of both food safety and physical safety protocols for WVU, requiring a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, food safety compliance, and safety best practices to safeguard customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Food Safety: Ensure proper compliance with corporate food safety programs as required by local, state, and federal regulations; prepare units for health department and third‑party audits; support corrective action or continuous improvement tasks; monitor food safety log and SOP compliance; develop and deliver food safety training programs for employees; monitor completion of internal MyFieldAudits and follow up on corrective actions; investigate food safety incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Physical Safety: Ensure proper compliance with corporate physical safety programs to reduce workplace hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulations; deliver training on health and safety management topics to WVU leadership and new managers on implementing safety programs.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross‑functional teams (production, maintenance, human resources) to ensure seamless integration of safety programs; monitor reports on food and physical safety performance metrics, trends, and improvement initiatives for senior management and segment safety; attend client and operational meetings as required to support effective implementation of work‑based food and physical safety solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to food and physical safety; lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of safety programs and reduce risk; promote a culture of safety and accountability throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food safety with knowledge of workplace safety standards, preferably in hospitality or food production environment (combination of education and experience considered).
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, FDA Food Code, OSHA, and other relevant regulations.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Certification in food safety (e.g., HACCP, ServSafe).

Requirements

• Ability to work in a food production environment, including exposure to cold, heat, and other elements.
• 25% travel (Potomac State and WVU Tech).

Benefits

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

Pay

Compensation range: up to $60,000 per year based on experience.