GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) functions for the assigned salad manufacturing facility. This role may provide support for FSQA teams at external cooler facilities, depending on location.  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Ensure that all FSQA programs and procedures are being implemented correctly • Ensure compliance to Federal, State and local regulations • Increase awareness and evaluation of GMP’s within internal operations • Enforce operational FSQA standards • Monitor, enforce and further develop plant FSQA program • Provide support for FSQA teams at external cooler facilities • Follow all food safety requirements and GMP’s as applicable for this position • Ensure the integrity and continued operations of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities • Support special projects and other duties as assigned • Must demonstrate thorough technical knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, applicable USDA and FDA Regulations, Food Allergens, , Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP as related to the impacted proteins, both raw and RTE (Ready to Eat), and GFSI Certification schemes