Retail Food Program Manager (Food & Dairy Industry Mgr 15)

The Food and Dairy Division assures a wholesome food and dairy supply by administering programs designed to protect the health and safety of Michigan citizens along with maintaining and growing the agricultural industry. The Retail Food Program Manager position is responsible for implementation and oversight of MDARD's Retail Food Safety Program, including having working knowledge of the department and division's mission, purpose and priorities, as well as knowledge of applicable laws, policy, regulations, and procedures; the ability to participate as a team player; an excellent communicator with internal and external customers; the ability to effectively manage the program and staff; and, the ability to follow established standard operating procedures and meet quantity, quality and timeliness standards for assigned work. The Retail Food Program Manager carries out administrative and operational functions under the Deputy Division Director that includes coordination of staff to conduct program accomplishments and meet department administrative requirements; function on behalf of the Deputy Division Director during their absence; and aid in program planning.
The successful candidate for this position will have broad technical knowledge of the MDARD Food Programs; be highly engaged in all aspects of the Food Programs; possess leadership and management skills and qualities (developed or emerging); hold a high attention to detail and timelines; be able to meet workload demands; and, be able to effectively communicate information and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The workstation of this position will be determined based on the selected candidate.
The ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate key position-critical skills and abilities, including: subject matter expertise; knowledge of related laws, policy and procedures; leadership qualities, skills and abilities; the ability to serve as a liaison with industry partners; the ability to exercise professional judgment; the ability to supervise and train staff; enhanced listening and communication skills; the ability to utilize and implement sound decision-making skills; the ability to handle conflict-type situations effectively; and, a professional demeanor and composure in all situations.
The workstation / location of this position will be determined based on the selected candidate.
Position Description
About MDARD:
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) partners with the food and agriculture industry to assure a safe, wholesome and abundant food supply; grow our state's economy; and improve the lives of Michigan citizens. These are the primary reasons we do the work we do, and we take great pride in doing our jobs well.
More About MDARD:
MDARD is comprised of six divisions that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $101.2 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time