Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Fresh & Ready Foods

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Reports to : Division President

Salary : $175,000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation : Annual bonus potential, monthly car allowance

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Fresh & Ready Foods is a member of Canteen. Canteen sets the national standard for excellence in automated retail, and EVERY segment of our business is thriving. We employ the best team in the industry and their dedication, collaboration and passion fuel our growth. YOU bring enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. TOGETHER we’ll continue transforming the micro-market, dining, coffee, and vending industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

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Job Summary :

The Vice President of Food Safety & Quality Assurance provides leadership, direction, and guidance for Safe Food Quality (SFQ) through programs and systems that protect our consumers, our customers, and our brands. Provide leadership, direction, and support to the food safety and quality function, sanitation, and operations that deliver ongoing and consistent compliance to corporate, customer, and regulatory expectations. Deliver results through sustainable processes and a culture of continuous improvement that reinforces Fresh and Ready Foods Safety and Quality Values while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. This is a hands-on, customer facing operational leadership role reporting into the Division President. Considered candidates may live in one of the following areas : Chicago, Lenexa, Milwaukee, Longview, Charlotte.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, lead, communicate and implement strategic SQF, HACCP and Preventive Controls programs and strategies across our facilities, supply chain, suppliers, and co-manufacturers, including oversight of GFSI third-party audit programs, updates, and certifications

Provide required subject matter expertise for SQF processes, practices, and regulatory compliance including FSMA, GFSI Benchmarked Food Standards, Sanitation, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), positioning the company as an industry leader in SQF

Build and drive a culture of continuous improvement in the areas of SQF by proactively managing Key Performance Indicators (important metrics) to mitigate risk and drive improvement

Build and implement robust environmental monitoring programs at our facilities to ensure SQF compliance and the advancement of product safety for our consumers

Develop and maintain working relationships with appropriate regulatory agencies, working as a reputable senior liaison for Food Safety and Quality matters

Adheres to company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices), food and employee safety procedures, and all other quality processes

Lead the Corporate Food Safety effort in all facilities, including developing strategies, objectives, and priorities in collaboration with Executive leadership

Develop and maintain a strong technical knowledge of all products produced and sourced, both internally and externally in our supply chain

Ensure food safety and quality expectations are built into key cross-functional processes from receiving through distribution. Works closely with the President F&R FG, senior business management, Site Leaders in collaboration for new equipment sanitary design

Ensure Labeling Regulatory Compliance, Vendor Quality Management, SPC (statistical process control), as well as support for the Commercial and R&D teams

Continually prepare the organization for heightened regulatory expectations by developing enhanced quality and food safety programs across the supply chain

Represent the Food Safety and Quality function to all F&R FG business teams and serve as a conduit for information. Improve awareness of food safety and quality performance across the organization

Interact effectively at all levels of the F&R FG organization, influence key partners and customers to support the business, and constructively handle adversities

Secondary Responsibilities :

Indirect responsibilities for hiring, training, developing, and mentoring Quality Managers and Supervisors (9 direct reports and up to 45 indirect reports)

Ensures effective safety procedures, reporting tools, and record-keeping are handled appropriately

Provide support, in the form of coaching and mentoring, to facility food safety and quality teams to ensure an atmosphere consistent with F&R FG core values and purpose

Identify areas of opportunity or concern related to Food Safety and Quality and develop appropriate solutions to address those concerns

Provide facility, equipment, and personnel practice inspection services on a routine basis within Fresh and Ready Foods facilities to identify and correct potential hazards related to SQF policy and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree in microbiology, food science, engineering, or related field

15 years of food manufacturing confirmed experience (5 years of director / executive level). Multi-site experience required

Candidates must possess a strong understanding and have direct experience in adherence with agricultural food production and manufacturing standard methodologies

Knowledge of current SGF trends and programs including GFSI Food Standards, HACCP, GMPs, GAPs, and audit processes, with Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training required

Exhibit positive energy and contribute as a change agent to the organization

Highly motivated, hands-on, results driven, forward thinking professional who can thrive in a team-oriented environment

Confidence, integrity, and an autonomous mentality with the ability to work independently and strive to win, even in complicated environments

Must be willing to travel to our facilities, customers, and supplier sites

Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh & Ready Foods maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Req ID : 1395364

Fresh & Ready Foods

ERIN S PRINDLE

Salary : $175,000