Food Safety Manager

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
The role will facilitate the Plant's Food Safety functions to include the coordination through the Management Operating System (MOS). Responsibilities also include leveraging processes, recommend and execute process improvements. In addition, the role will take responsibility for coaching, training, communications, base lining, identifying and transferring best practices externally and internally.
How you will make contributions that matter:

• Manage activities associated with the Food Safety Plan, Programs and Procedures.
• Provide aseptic oversight and guidance.
• Oversee investigations associated with deviations from filed processes and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions while ensuring all deviation reports and product dispositions are compliant with Saputo Process Authority recommendations.
• Oversee general microbial testing/qualification activities (Raw material, In-process, Product and Shelf-Life product testing and critical utilities monitoring).
• Process Hazard Analysis-Conduct assessments and risk assessments of aseptic processes, process interventions, practices, procedures and techniques against standards, policies, and industry best practices to ensure they are aligned with global Saputo Quality Standards and pertinent regulatory requirements, with ongoing coaching of team members on aseptic practices, techniques, and Saputo Policies
• Prerequisite Programs-Maintain aseptic pre-requisite programs including CIP, cleaning, and sanitization in cooperation with Saputo's corporate sanitation team.
• Sanitation verification program- maintain aseptic pre-requisite programs including CIP, cleaning, and sanitization in cooperation with Saputo's corporate sanitation team.
• Act as an internal consultant for location to lead, define and develop the location Food Safety functions.
• Lead and manage FSMA compliance protocols and activities and support regulatory agency (state and federal) /internal /corporate inspections.
• Provides leadership in coaching, education and training of management staff and plant employees who will support Food Safety initiatives; works with Plant Training Coordinator to plan and coordinate training.
• Ensure all food regulations, quality and Food Safety requirements are followed.
• Leads by example with the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively applies the Saputo Values. This includes following Company policies, standards and specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned- role will occasionally require after hour and weekend support. Full Job Description provided.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a science-based area of study and a minimum of 3-years of supervisory level experience, leading others.
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience preferred in an aseptic production environment with thorough understanding of aseptic principles, plant production systems, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, Food Safety, quality systems.
• Practical application of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and FDA guidelines for CFR 21 Sec 113 LACF
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Possesses understanding of the basics of change management.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select, coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with...

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

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Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)
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