Food Safety, Environmental and Compliance Manager

Old Dutch Vinegar & Mustard Co., Inc.; Greenville (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dutch Vinegar & Mustard Co., Inc. in New Hampshire is seeking a FSEC Manager who will lead food safety, environmental and compliant culture across the facility. You will partner with operational leadership to maintain SQF, HACCP, OSHA and state regulations.

This full-time role requires 5+ years in safety leadership, strong communication with diverse teams, and bilingual ability in Spanish is a plus. You will oversee audits, training, inspections and remedial actions to protect workers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, safety, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressively increasing safety & security responsibility within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders including hourly workforce and senior management.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and related government bodies.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and implement Food Safety plans and SQF 2000 system.
• Schedule and lead HACCP meetings and maintain HACCP records.
• Lead Food Defense activities and quarterly Food Defense meetings.
• Oversee plant inspections including safety criteria and equipment checks.
• Maintain organization of QC manuals, SQF, and related safety documents.
• Foster a strong safety culture and train staff on safety programs.
• Collaborate with safety, security, environmental and operations teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, or related field

Tools

SQF Certification

HACCP Certification

OSHA Certification

Job description

General Purpose of Job: The FSEC Manager will lead and implement comprehensive food safety, environmental and compliant culture across the facility. This role demands a proactive and collaborative individual who can partner effectively with operational leadership. Maintain regulatory reporting and safety requirements as mandated by SQF and other third-party audit organizations as well as OSHA, Federal and State Laws.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Food Safety & Regulatory Reporting:

• Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner. Lead, develop and implement Food Safety plans, Food Quality plans. Oversee implementation, review, maintenance and continued communication and development of the SQF 2000 system.
• Member of Food Safety (HACCP) Team. Schedule and lead HACCP meetings, update HACCP plans as needed and maintain HACCP records from production.
• Member of the Food Defense Team.Schedule and attend/lead quarterly Food Defense Meetings, update Food Defense plan as needed, conduct monthly inspections and maintain records.
• Effectively lead and manage weekly plant inspections examining EPA, SQF, HACCP, and employee safety criteria.Perform monthly inspections including fire extinguishers, spill kits, AST's (above ground storage tanks) and other inspections as needed.
• Update and maintain an organized "library" for QC manual, SQF program, Cleaning Program, Recall program, Customer Complaints, Kosher Certificates, Approved Suppliers, Hazmat Transportation Security Plan, Sanitation Program, Preventative Maintenance, Confined Space Program, Inbound/Outbound Raw Materials. documents.
• Member of the Employee Safety Committee. Schedule and attend/lead monthly meetings and maintain records.
• Support Quality Assurance (QA) by assisting with third-party facility audits, regulatory inspections, and fulfilling customer documentation requests.
• Direct and oversee all safety efforts for the manufacturing facility and maintain regulatory reporting and safety requirements as mandated by OSHA, Federal and state laws and regulations.
• Lead and guide the facility safety team/guard force in implementing and maintaining robust safety processes, including the development and administration of site environmental and safety practices and policies.
• Manage pest control and prevention processes.
• Renew permits, licenses, registrations, inspections and scheduled tests for areas of Environmental, Employee Safety, Food Security & trucking.
• Provide expert technical guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure the safe execution of operational processes.
• Collaborate closely with functional experts in vehicle safety, corporate security, environmental, Process Safety Management (PSM), and other relevant areas to align facility activities and objectives.
• Provide authoritative interpretations of OSHA, NFPA, DHS, DOT, and other pertinent regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide comprehensive training support to the organization, ensuring all required safety training is delivered effectively and completed on schedule.
• Foster a strong safety culture by regularly interacting with the hourly workforce, promoting safety awareness, and proactively addressing their safety concerns and issues.
• Responsible for tracking employee Training and refresher training.Schedule and conduct annual training including GMPS's, HACCP, SQF, Environmental, Safety, and Maintenance and trucking as required.

Environmental Safety Management:

• Validate the plan's effectiveness through rigorous internal safety and security audits, diligently tracking findings and ensuring their timely closure.
• Member of Environmental Management (EMS) team.Schedule and lead tri-annual meetings, update EMS, SWPPP, SPCC plans as needed, conduct weekly monthly and quarterly inspections and responsible for quarterly storm event sampling.Monthly tracking of air emissions as required by EPA. Maintain environmental records.
• Serve as a key member of the incident command team, actively responding to and directing emergency response activities as needed.
• Conduct thorough and timely investigations of all safety and security incidents.
• Ensure the accurate determination of root causes and the development of appropriate corrective and preventive actions, meticulously tracking recommendations to closure.
• Leverage incident data to proactively develop action plans that effectively address identified hazards and emerging safety trends.
• Act as the primary liaison for third-party assessments, audits, and inspections conducted by insurance carriers, local fire departments, OSHA, DHS, and other relevant agencies.

Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in safety, business management, or a related field. In the absence of a degree, directly related work experience may be considered.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of progressively increasing safety & security responsibility within a relevant work environment, including at least 1-3 years of experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Exceptional leadership skills and the proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including hourly workforce, technical personnel, senior management, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations issued by OSHA, workers' compensation agencies, and other relevant governmental bodies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain positive working relationships with all levels of management and employees.
• Bilingual capabilities- Spanish is a plus
• Candidate should also have SQF, HACCP, and OSHA certification.

This is a Full-time, Salaried position. Pay scale based on experience ranges from $55-$65k per year.