Food Safety & Crop Production Administrator

Do you have experience on a large vegetable farm? Do you have experience with organic produce and grains? Are you in tune with government regulations and compliance such as FSMA, GFSI, HACCP, and PCQI? If yes, this role is meant for you!

The Food Safety and Crop Production Administrator at Kreher Family Farms takes the lead on our crops team to ensure food safety, organic certification and compliance. This important position provides assistance ensuring high quality crops are produced. This position also provides daily communication of data and conditions to crops leadership. This position will be based out of our Clarence, NY location.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  • Provide oversight for all food safety audits and inspections.
  
  
  • Develop, administer and ensure compliance with industry and government regulations, such as FSMA, GFSI, HACCP and PCQI.
  
  
  • Maintain and update food safety training, manuals, programs and policies. 
  
  
  • Conduct food safety training sessions.
  
  
  • Develop, prepare, and present compliance information to management team as necessary and/or requested.
  
  
  • Ability to communicate to large or small groups in English and Spanish to ensure the transfer of knowledge and compliance.
  
  
  • Ensure that accurate data is captured for traceability, internal record-keeping, and internal sharing purposes.
  
  
  • Provide support for Organic and Regenerative Certification and associated audits.
  
  
  • Create/maintain standard operating procedures for organic and regenerative vegetable crop production.
  
  
  • Maintain accurate documentation.
  
  
  • Run monthly food safety meetings with Crops management team.
  
  
  • Follow all prescribed regulatory procedures and maintain required records.
  
  
  • Partner with the crop management to implement company, community, and Kreher programs, as well as ensure incredible service standards are met.
  
  
  • Lead by example within the Kreher crops team. 
  
  
  • Maintain two-way communication with leaders and team members to share knowledge and ideas.
  
  
  • Act as a team player (support and encourage co-workers) and treat co-workers with respect.
  
  
  • Practice safety and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
  
  
  • Perform other duties as requested.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 or more years’ experience, or equivalent education, in the agricultural industry and/or food safety field and/or administering programs.


• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals throughout the organization.


• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred. 


• Must be hands-on (enjoys being out in the field where the crop is growing) and process oriented, always looking to improve processes.


• Proficiency in using a variety of computer applications, such as Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.


• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, as well as auditing work, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.


• Local travel required during the production season.


• Must be well organized, a self-starter, with the ability to take initiative to solve issues as they arise and follow-through in a timely manner.


• Strong communication, organizational skills, and collaboration skills.


• Must be familiar with troubleshooting problems and proposing solutions.


• Natural customer service orientation.