Senior Food Safety Manager

PSSI; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food safety is seeking a Senior Food Safety Manager to lead initiatives that ensure the safety of food products. This role involves conducting risk assessments, developing strategies to mitigate risks, and providing technical support to enhance compliance with safety regulations. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on food safety standards. Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and the health of consumers, and contribute to a mission that protects families everywhere from food safety risks. If you are passionate about food safety and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food safety, sanitation, or quality assurance.
• USDA/FDA background and knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and solve food safety hazards in processing environments.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate food safety risks.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Microbiological Knowledge

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Food Safety

Equivalent Job Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Food Safety Manager

Department: Food Safety

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Reports To: Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Work Schedule: Varies

Amount of Travel Required: 0-75%

Positions Supervised: None

WHO YOU ARE:

Are you eager to teach others to recognize food safety risks and develop effective and meaningful corrective actions and preventive measures? Are you solutions-orientated and passionate about protecting the world’s food supply? If this sounds like you, you may be the Sr. Food Safety Manager we are looking for. Apply now for a position where you get to support the company as a subject matter expert and resource for improving food safety.

WHO WE ARE:

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION:

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.

• Deliver On Our Promises: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.

• Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.

• Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Senior Food Safety Manager identifies and efficiently solves food-safety hazards in challenging food processing environments. Job duties include:

• Conduct risk assessments and facilitate special situation investigations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and develop action plans as it pertains to microbiological or food safety issues.
• Develop and implement strategies and programs to mitigate food safety risks.
• Provide technical assistance and support in handling food safety issues, distributing best practices, and enabling compliance to customer and regulatory compliance.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate food safety efforts in support of company’s growth.
• Support management teams in meeting goals and objectives surrounding food safety.
• Meet overall company objectives, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and set goals.
• Protect the food safety of our customers’ products by facilitating the development and implementation of food safety, microbiological, and sanitation training.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally while tailoring communication style and content to the audience.
• Effectively present to internal and external customers.
• Develop and review Key Performance Indicators (“KPI”) to drive food safety performance.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in food science/food safety or other related scientific field or equivalent job experience.
• 3+ years of related experience in food safety, sanitation, or quality assurance.
• USDA/FDA background, knowledge of microbes linked to food production and working knowledge of GFSI schemes and regulatory regulations to include rules required to implement HACCP and FSMA.
• Technical skills including the ability to learn and work with computers and technology, particularly Microsoft Office programs.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

• Strong understanding of microbiology, sanitary design, and advanced cleaning methods to include wet/dry cleaning applications.
• Proven ability to motivate teams to succeed.
• Attributes such as: decision making, conflict resolution ability, self-motivation, honesty, initiative, and customer focus.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

This position is based in your home office, when not travelling to the corporate headquarters, customer, or plant locations which may require the use of PPE including safety glasses, hardhat, ear protection, and/or other protective equipment/clothing. Walking, standing, sitting, and computer work are all required in this environment. Sitting for extended periods of time when travelling (mostly driving) is also required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
• Training & Development Opportunities

Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Fortrex will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!