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Best Candidates LLC is Hiring a Food Environmental Health Safety Manage Near Medley, FL
Food Environmental Health Safety Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Implement and manage all necessary QA programs as required by company policy and/or applicable regulations. Programs include HACCP, sanitation, allergens, food defense, recall and traceability, supplier approval, incoming raw material, in-process, and outbound finished goods testing
Write new programs and procedures as necessary to remain compliant with regulatory requirements
Monitor operations for strict compliance with Freedom Fresh’s quality assurance and food safety policies
Perform monthly internal inspections and handle all 3rd party and regulatory audits. Distribute results to proper supervisors and follow up with corrective actions in a timely fashion
Manage in-house and contracted microbiological testing laboratory including protocols, supplies, and budget
Review and provide written follow-up on customer concerns/complaints
Resolve product quality, health, and safety issues and communicate with management on a regular basis about the status of all complaints
Coordinate mock recalls on a semi-annual basis
Audit the plant sanitation process. Evaluate and document the effectiveness of chemicals and procedures and communicate/follow through on corrective actions
Manage the Pest Control program, and coordinate services with the pest control operator to ensure optimum program
Provide technical and other assistance (i.e., new hires and refresher training) to all plant personnel as required
Establish quality standards and protocols to ensure customer satisfaction, and implement programs to make sure product safety requirements are met
Design quality and food safety program requirements for all suppliers
Manage all aspects of quality assurance services in value-added processing, and specialty supplier protocols
Supervise employees responsible for monitoring the quality, freshness, and food safety programs.
Responsible for writing, revising, implementing, and verifying all SOPs, SSOPs, and HACCP annual programs and documents.
Support sales and distributor’s efforts by monitoring end-user operator feedback and communicating questions and complaints to appropriate departments and troubleshooting any product quality shortcomings.
Conduct feedback meetings with key suppliers, distributors, and end-user operators for improving the food safety and quality assurance protocols
Ensure all employees in key areas of responsibility have the current recall; trace back protocols to ensure consistent internal & external communication
Monitor internal, customer, and third-party food safety and quality audits, and develop action plans to address and correct any deviations
Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
Develops health and safety procedures/programs for all areas of the company.
Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations
Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines
Analyze incident reports, metrics, and injury case studies in order to institute changes that lead to a safer environment
Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.
Works with department managers to train employees on all safety procedures.
Monitors compliance with safety procedures.
Drafts inspection reports to document inspection findings.
Ensures that material safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.
Maintains records of discharge of or employee exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants, as required.
Performs other work as required or assigned
Required Skills/Abilities
Must have the ability to read, write, and understand policies and guidelines, specifications, and safety standards
Knowledge of fresh fruit and vegetable processing operations a plus
Knowledge of HACCP principles and procedures
Knowledge of food processing chemicals
Knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and policies.
Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical skills
Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Internet applications
Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
The ideal candidate will be available to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend hours.
Education and Experience:
BA/BS degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related science
A minimum of two to four years of experience in the food industry related to quality control and production