What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mgr- Food Safety position at Illinois Institute of Technology?
The Institute for Food Safety and Health ( IFSH ) is a consortium that includes IIT , FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition ( CFSAN ) and the food industry. IFSH comprises IIT faculty and staff, FDA scientists of CFSAN’s Division of Food Processing Science and Technology physically co-located in the building, and industry member companies. IFSH is a unique, one-of-a-kind institute where FDA , academia and the industry join forces and conduct research and training in a neutral groud to address major international food safety and nutrition issues.
In addition, IFSH hosts the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance ( FSPCA ), whose mission is to develop food safety preventive controls training curricula on FSMA implementation for the food industry. The FSPCA members comprise senior international food safety experts from government, industry and academia.
The Manager-Food Safety position is expected to perform a variety of duties including leading and delivering industry projects and managing FSPCA Technical Assistance Network.
The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $115,000 and is commensurate with experience.
COMMUNICATIONS
Excellent technical writing, presentation and other and communication skills are required. Candidate will serve as primary point of contact for FSPCA training activities as well as facilitate and coordinate internal training activities within IFSH . Candidate will be responsible for distance learning efforts, including but not limited to webinars, conference calls, and other electronic communications with stakeholders.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Works with FDA , academia and industry partners. Takes lead in food safety related training programs. Develops internal status reports/updates. Strives to exceed customer expectations.
Special Schedule Requirements
EEOC Statement
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO /AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ ADA / ADEA employer committed to enhancing equity, inclusion and diversity within its community. It actively seeks applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity and expression. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
MS degree in Food Safety/Food Science or related field with 5-10 or more years of related accomplishments. Candidates with experience and track record of providing food safety training programs to industry will be highly desirable. Experience working within the food industry is desirable.
Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated scientific expertise in food safety and food science, leadership and management skills. Knowledge and experience with distance learning and/or other electronic means of instruction is critical. Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) is required; good organization skills that can contribute to the development of complex departmental budgeting. Experience in Salesforce is a plus.
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY
None
Physical Environment and Requirements
May lift up to 10lbs. on occasion and will do repetitive motions (up to 20% of time) in data entry and manipulating instruments.
Certifications and Licenses
List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred.
None
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibility
Manages the FSPCA’s Technical Assistance Network and extension network programs for both human and animal foods. Maintains the FSPCA Technical Assistance Network web portal. Reviews the contents of the FSPCA Technical Assistance Network “Questions and Answers” materials for scientific and technical accuracy for the web portal. Interacts with FDA and IFSH scientists, FSPCA stakeholders, university extension specialists, and industry personnel in cross-functional teams to deliver the outcomes of Network.
Percentage Of Time
50
Key Responsibility
Coordinates, initiates, designs, delivers and reports projects to stakeholders expectations. Provide hand-on experimental and laboratory support to projects when needed
Percentage Of Time
40
Key Responsibility
Delivers and managers IFSH / FSPCA and related food safety training programs.
Percentage Of Time
5
Key Responsibility
Scientific presentations and publications.
Percentage Of Time
5
Posting Information
Work Hours
8:30A-5:00P
Position Category
Full Time
Posting Date
03/08/2022
Closing Date
Posted Until Filled
Yes
Quicklink for Posting
https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/8207
In addition, IFSH hosts the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance ( FSPCA ), whose mission is to develop food safety preventive controls training curricula on FSMA implementation for the food industry. The FSPCA members comprise senior international food safety experts from government, industry and academia.
The Manager-Food Safety position is expected to perform a variety of duties including leading and delivering industry projects and managing FSPCA Technical Assistance Network.
The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $115,000 and is commensurate with experience.
COMMUNICATIONS
Excellent technical writing, presentation and other and communication skills are required. Candidate will serve as primary point of contact for FSPCA training activities as well as facilitate and coordinate internal training activities within IFSH . Candidate will be responsible for distance learning efforts, including but not limited to webinars, conference calls, and other electronic communications with stakeholders.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Works with FDA , academia and industry partners. Takes lead in food safety related training programs. Develops internal status reports/updates. Strives to exceed customer expectations.
Special Schedule Requirements
EEOC Statement
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO /AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ ADA / ADEA employer committed to enhancing equity, inclusion and diversity within its community. It actively seeks applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity and expression. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
MS degree in Food Safety/Food Science or related field with 5-10 or more years of related accomplishments. Candidates with experience and track record of providing food safety training programs to industry will be highly desirable. Experience working within the food industry is desirable.
Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated scientific expertise in food safety and food science, leadership and management skills. Knowledge and experience with distance learning and/or other electronic means of instruction is critical. Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) is required; good organization skills that can contribute to the development of complex departmental budgeting. Experience in Salesforce is a plus.
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY
None
Physical Environment and Requirements
May lift up to 10lbs. on occasion and will do repetitive motions (up to 20% of time) in data entry and manipulating instruments.
Certifications and Licenses
List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred.
None
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibility
Manages the FSPCA’s Technical Assistance Network and extension network programs for both human and animal foods. Maintains the FSPCA Technical Assistance Network web portal. Reviews the contents of the FSPCA Technical Assistance Network “Questions and Answers” materials for scientific and technical accuracy for the web portal. Interacts with FDA and IFSH scientists, FSPCA stakeholders, university extension specialists, and industry personnel in cross-functional teams to deliver the outcomes of Network.
Percentage Of Time
50
Key Responsibility
Coordinates, initiates, designs, delivers and reports projects to stakeholders expectations. Provide hand-on experimental and laboratory support to projects when needed
Percentage Of Time
40
Key Responsibility
Delivers and managers IFSH / FSPCA and related food safety training programs.
Percentage Of Time
5
Key Responsibility
Scientific presentations and publications.
Percentage Of Time
5
Posting Information
Work Hours
8:30A-5:00P
Position Category
Full Time
Posting Date
03/08/2022
Closing Date
Posted Until Filled
Yes
Quicklink for Posting
https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/8207
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000
