Manager, Food Safety
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc.

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Manager, Food SafetyPosition Summary

Primary Purpose

The purpose of this position is to design, implement and manage the corporate food safety, quality and compliance programs for North American factories. The Food Safety Manager ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal food laws and champions the Ferrara quality promise.

Major Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Manages and develops direct staff
• Creates and supports Ferrara corporate Quality, Food Safety, and compliance programs, including the review of policies, procedures, and guidance
• Ensures implementation of programs and reports Key Performance Indicators
• Conducts raw material and finished product risk assessments
• Develops mitigation strategies for production and environmental risks
• Works with cross-functional partners to ensure risks are adequately addressed throughout the full product life-cycle
• Supports facility quality and regulatory audits
• Understands and demonstrates the company's core values
• Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies/Skills/Knowledge Required

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Works well with others
• Gives clear direction
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Experience with process validation and data analysis
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or other relevant degree and substantial experience in quality and food safety
• Master's degree or food safety certification preferred
• Minimum 7 years' experience
• Proficiency in HACCP and FSMA
• GFSI and PCQI certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, quality and sanitation practices
• Strong working knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Bilingual/Spanish Speaking a plus

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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