Manager, Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Buckhead Seafood

Job Summary

Support the design, development, implementation, training, and on-going execution of a comprehensive, risk-based food safety preventive controls program (Policies, SOPs, Hazard Analysis, HACCP Plan, Prerequisite Food Safety Programs, Traceability & Recall Process, Labeling Programs, and Associated Records) for the Distribution and Food Processing segments of Sysco’s business.

Oversee and manage the implementation of Policies, Procedures, Programs, Guidance Documents, and Training components of the food safety preventive controls program.

Develop, coach, train, and evaluate the performance of the Food Safety Program Managers and/or others reporting to this role.

Provide subject matter expertise in the on-going development of food safety initiatives.

Support establishment, tracking, analyzing, and reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Distribution Food Safety and the Produce manufacturing locations working with both the corporate and field food safety teams on to seek continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, deployment, implementation, and on-going execution of the food safety preventive controls program (Policies, SOPs, Hazard Analysis, HACCP Plan, Prerequisite Food Safety Programs, Traceability & Recall Process, Labeling Programs, and Associated Records) within the Distribution and Produce companies assigned.
• Supports determination of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), monitor adherence, track and communicate progress, report results to QA and Operations Leaders and assess improvement opportunities.
• Oversees internal audit process for distribution centers and produce manufacturing locations to objectively evaluate performance, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and provide feedback to Food Safety Regional Director and OpCo/Production Facility Leaders for improvement.
• Collaborates with Regional Directors of Food Safety, Food Safety Program Managers, and OpCo/Production Company leaders in functional areas (Operations, Production, Merchandising, Sales, and HR) to ensure the food safety program is implemented across all Sysco locations.
• Recruit, select, onboard, develop, coach, train, support, and evaluate the performance of the Food Safety Program Managers implementing the preventive controls programs at the product manufacturing locations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across all functions and other owned companies with integration with the food safety programs, suppliers, customers, industry trade groups, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree, Bachelors degree (Food Science, Animal Science, Biological Science or related) or a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience: Five or more years’ total experience in Food Safety or Quality Assurance roles responsible for perishable and/or durable consumer goods in Distribution, Food Processing, or Foodservice Operations, with a minimum of five years management experience of staff members.
• Knowledge: Technical proficiency in the areas of food microbiology, food chemistry, animal science, biology, food safety, food defense, bacteriology, food processing technologies, and food regulations & policy.

Skills

• Intrinsic Capabilities: A high level of integrity and accountability, specifically the ability to speak and act with complete honesty and trustworthiness.
• Setting Vision, Strategy, and Direction: Detailed knowledge and insights into the business, including risk management performance and productivity metrics that ultimately drive results.
• Developing and Leveraging Relationships: Superior communication, customer service, relationship building, and influencing skills.
• Building and Leading Teams: Collaborative leader with a high degree of emotional intelligence who inspires, manages, coaches and respects people.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English.

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.