FSQA Partner - Quincy, FL

PURPOSE: The most important value at UNFI is "Do the Right Thing - Put Safety and Integrity at the Forefront of Everything We Do." The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager position will aid the organization deliver on this critical value - day in and day out. The role is fast-paced and complex and has responsibility for helping maintain a world class food safety culture in which UNFI associates are proactive and interdependent when it comes to food safety. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and pest control programs within the jumbo-sized location (high volume Distribution Center). Interacts with Distribution Center (DC) leadership teams to ensure policies, procedures, audits, and training programs are understood and followed. This includes comprehensive support of any and all regulatory certifications. As an FSQA Manager, the role will also supervise, support, and develop a FSQA site leader. mangers/specialists.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

       Coordinates food safety, sanitation, and pest control compliance efforts as required

       Ensures regulatory standards are met by third party sanitation and pest elimination providers by conducting occasional joint surveys/visits

       Conducts food safety assessments at internal DC location and 3rd party locations if needed

       Ensures compliance with 3rd party certifications

       Review findings with DC leadership and develops detailed corrective action plans with leadership support to improve food safety culture

       Be and stay current with all State, Federal, and local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance regarding local DC

       Operations as well as adhere to SQF standards

       Uses available metrics and reporting systems to track and measure food safety performance, identifying exceptions to outstanding performance and influencing leadership to resolve specific and cultural opportunities

       Manages SQF, GDP, and food safety programs, including document review of records, associate training, and oversight of corrective actions

       Directs activities in maintaining and executing effective food safety, food defense, and recall plans, policies, and processes in Distribution Center operations

       Provides food safety training and support to operations and internal/external partners

       Collaborates with operations partners to ensure compliance during facility changes and/or new site developments

       Investigates product quality and compliance issues (i.e. tampering, adulteration, mislabeling, etc.)

       Maintains active working relationships with all appropriate industry and regulatory bodies

       Consistently drive and execute innovation for food safety messaging, development of food safety culture, and nurture the belief that food safety is and should always be everyone's top priority

       Performs other relevant job duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certification:

       Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Food Science, Public Health, Environmental Science or related field required

       HACCP, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, and/or SQF Practitioner certifications highly desired

Experience:

       5+ years' experience in related food fields

       2+ years' prior experience leading a team of FSQA professionals

       Experience with interpreting state and federal regulations, and maintaining working relationships with industry and regulatory officials

       Experience actively working with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to strategically solve problems, manage projects, drive performance while maintaining long-term strategies

       Experience in training large groups is helpful

Knowledge:

       Familiarity with FDA Food Code, Food Safety Modernization Act and Seafood HACCP requirements

       Familiarity with GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) schemes

       Working knowledge of Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) is beneficial

Skills/Abilities:

       Excellent ability to develop and present business plans and strategies to influence company decision makers

       Ability to coordinate planning and collaboration with other business functions in a way that is mutually beneficial and drives continuous improvement

       Ability to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making

       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, employees, and customers and experience collaborating with unions

       Ability to balance multiple priorities and ensure significant issues are communicated clearly to relevant stakeholders in timely manner

       Strong analytical skills required for data interpretation and analysis

       Computer skills in word-processing and spreadsheet software preferred

       Must be able to interface effectively with a wide variety of personnel

       Possess ability to communicate concepts, systems, procedures, etc., in a training environment

       Must possess leadership ability to inspire others to achieve desired results

       Flexible and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologies

       Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power point and Excel

       Adapts well to and initiates change in the organization

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:

       Some travel may be required

       Stooping, bending, twisting, lifting and reaching may be required

       May be in refrigerated food processing rooms for extended periods, may handle hazardous chemicals and manipulate or install cleaning equipment and dispensers

       Incumbent must be able to move throughout the facility including second story offices, and back rooms

       Some work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

       Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal

       Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal activities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.