Food Safety Manager

Ben E. Keith Company; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sh

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company seeks a Food Safety Manager to lead all food safety strategies and maintenance of HACCP/FSMA plans.

You will train staff, monitor CCPs, and ensure regulatory compliance across departments in a fast-paced distribution environment. Responsibilities include coordinating SOPs, pest control, sanitation oversight, and audits while communicating across Operations, Transportation, Inventory Control and HR to drive safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Five or more years related experience recommended.
• Food industry experience preferred.
• Certifications in Food Safety, HACCP and GMP are required or highly preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret English language documents.

Responsibilities

• Execute all company food safety strategies, policies and procedures.
• Manage warehouse sanitation and pest control.
• Maintain SOPs and HACCP/FSMA plans; train staff.
• Review CCP monitoring records and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain official records.
• Lead continuous improvement in food safety programs.
• Coordinate audits (Silliker, USDA, etc.).
• Communicate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Transportation, HR).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Safety Certifications (HACCP GMP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong- and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we've been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact- because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that's been our promise.

The Food Safety Manager will execute all company food safety related strategies, policies and procedures; maintain open communication with all related departments to address the identification of food safety hazards and process improvement opportunities. The Food Safety Manager will also be responsible for managing the warehouse sanitation department, including pest control.

• Coordinate the development, implementation/training and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Food Safety plans (HACCP, FSMA)
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulatory requirements (Federal, State/Provincial and Local
• Assist in training on SOP's, HACCP plans and other food safety plans
• Track program training for all associates and supervisors with direct Food Safety program responsibilities
• Review all Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring and verification records to ensure compliance with HACCP critical limits and frequencies, as required by the HACCP plan
• Establish and maintain official regulatory and compliance records in appropriate files and binders to ensure data and materials are organized in a useful manner
• Continuously analyze the current food safety programs for improvement opportunities
• Conduct food safety observations of key associates performing food safety activities
• Identify training opportunities for staff and recommend improvements for employee development
• Act as change agent seeking and driving ways to improve productivity and positively impact the bottom line
• Serve as problem solving liaison between Management, Operations, Transportation, Inventory Control and HR
• Keep informed of food safety laws and regulations
• Responsible for all Food Safety audits (Silliker, USDA, etc.)
• Ensure the Sanitation Department is in compliance with all SOP's, HACCP plans and other food safety guidelines.
• Communicate with Safety Manager regarding any disparities in protocol.
• Follow up to ensure proper adjustments have been made and disciplinary action has been administered as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Requires a high-level of integrity and accountability, specifically the ability to speak and act with complete honesty and trustworthiness.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to adjust quickly to new circumstances
• Ability to be open-minded, transparent and have exceptional listening skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials and to provide timely and quality responses
• Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/ or the image and reputation of the organization
• Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
• Requires work with business partners or the public
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures, as well as effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of associates, managers, customers, and suppliers.
• Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, business partners or the company
• Five or more years related experience recommended
• Food industry experience preferred
• Ability to use PC and Microsoft Office applications, and learn new applications
• Certifications in Food Safety, HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Valid driver's license is required if driving to perform company business
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.