Overview
As the Safety, Quality & Compliance ("SQC") Sr Specialist of the Chick-fil-A Supply Market Distribution Center (MDC) in St Louis, you will support the application of regulatory compliance in multiple areas, including food safety quality assurance ("FSQA") and environmental, health and safety ("EHS"). In addition, you will support the execution of risk management, contingency planning, safety and training for the warehouse and fleet teams dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service for Chick-fil-A® restaurant Operators. As the onsite SQC presence for the MDC in St. Louis, you will be responsible for supporting safe operations by ensuring adherence to the highest safety, quality and compliance standards. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help drive continued innovation at an operation like no other in the food service industry.
About Chick-fil-A Supply
Chick-fil-A Supply®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., is an innovative distribution service provider focused on understanding and meeting the unique needs of Chick-fil-A restaurants. Chick-fil-A Supply® ensures restaurants have the food and products they need through a seamless delivery experience that extends Chick-fil-A's culture of care. For more information, visit cfa-supply.com.
- Benefits : On top of annual earnings, you will get an additional $22,000 worth of benefits per year!
Food and Drinks Provided : Free meals, snacks, and drinks as part of your workday!
Generous Paid Time Off :PTO : Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first year with immediate access to 40 hours upon hireWellness : 16 hours per yearHolidays : 7 days per year and 1 floating holidayParental Leave : (4) Weeks for New Parent Bonding Leave, plus Short-Term Disability benefits (if applicable)Health Insurance Options : A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and familiesRetirement : 401(k) with 5% match for eligible employeesEducation Investment Plan : We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!Additional benefits to help you thrive in all areas of life, including emotional, social, physical, financial, and spiritual!Responsibilities
As the SQC Sr Specialist, you will be responsible for motivating warehouse and fleet team members, evaluating and mitigating risks, executing contingency plans, training on food safety requirements and other regulatory compliance, and much more to ensure Chick-fil-A Supply complies with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Regulatory compliance includes but is not limited to : FDA, USDA, DOT, OSHA and EPA . Other responsibilities include but are not limited to : HACCP, material handling equipment (MHE) certifications, stock recovery and sustainability.
In addition, a successful Safety, Quality and Compliance Sr Specialist will :
Evaluate and mitigate FSQA, EHS, and security hazards / vulnerabilitiesLead execution of contingency plans dealing with recalls and withdrawals, disasters, etc.Train and support team leaders and provide guidance on FSQA, EHS, and security operational policies / practicesPerform site level FSQA, EHS, and security monitoring inclusive of KPI management reportingLead risk-based incident investigations (i.e., workplace safety, food safety, etc.)Complete required regulatory and security forms and reporting (e.g., OSHA 300)Monitor safety of warehouse and fleet activities and provide advice to leadership on actions and behaviors that support safety as a core valueInstill a culture of safety, engagement and positivity that reflects Chick-fil-A values and serves Restaurant OperatorsDrive innovation in the warehouse and transportation operationsRecognize contractor and employee concernsSupport employee engagement across all departments of the MDCCollaborate with operations leadership regarding staff performance, identify and drive areas of improvement, and recognize team members' outstanding performanceSupport the Chick-fil-A Supply vision and strategyMinimum Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must :
Have at least 5 years of experience in warehouse / distribution environmentDemonstrate functional knowledge and expertise in distribution :Standards, processes, systems, and contingencies related to food safety, general safety, quality specifications, and all relevant laws and regulations
Compliance and risk performance metrics, measurement, and enforcementEmployee training programsWorking knowledge of innovations in supply chain, risk management, contingency planning, and contingency executionEffective computer and presentation skills for leading trainingsUnderstand safety principles and concepts and loss prevention and reductionHave experience in accident investigation, as well as knowledge of auditing and monitoring proceduresBe comfortable presenting to and collaborating with all levels of the organizationHave at least three years in food distribution operationPreferred Qualifications
Ideally, you will have :
Bachelor's DegreeA keen understanding of warehouse design, layout and flowHave undergone 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past five years.At least 10 years in warehouse operations supporting food distributionWorking knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, EPA and OSHA regulationsProficiency in MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Experience in safety operations within food service distributionCertifications : HACCP, PCQI, CSPA demonstrated ability to perform and adapt in a changing environmentMinimum Years of Experience
Travel Requirements
Required Level of Education
High School
Preferred Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree
Salary : $45,000
