JOB FILLED - Director of Food Safety / Farming - Confidential #5693 - Joe Produce | Produce Jobs, Produce Careers, Agriculture Jobs, Agriculture Careers

JOB FILLED - Director of Food Safety / Farming - Confidential #5693

Job Description: 

We are a year around domestic and imported produce grower/shipper located in Fresno, CA.

Established in 1999, we specialize in grapes and melons but also have imported citrus, and tree fruit in the off season. 

We have an immediate need for a Director of Food Safety/Farming to be based out of Los Angeles, CA.

This person will be responsible for the general oversight and management of food safety across the organic and conventional farming operations.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • A minimum educational background of a BS/BA degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences or related field is required, advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a Food Safety related position.
  • Must be experienced and knowledgeable in the areas of food safety, product safety, product quality standards, document control, and regulatory issues pertaining to organic and conventional farming.
  • Candidate must have extensive knowledge of FSMA and Good Agricultural Programs and requirements.
  • Previous staff management experience is required.
  • Must be knowledgeable in food quality, food safety and sanitation systems and programs.
  • Understanding of fresh produce product specifications, a plus.
  • Must be able work on multiple tasks simultaneously requiring communication and interaction with all levels of the organization.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Provide direction and leadership to company as a whole as it regards to Food Safety, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility.
  • Responsible for government, regulatory and customer audit administration.
  • Monitor and administer GAP program; troubleshoot and investigate food safety issues and interact with all customer relevant representatives.
  • Develop, train and assess the performance of QA Department staff and others as it relates to Food Safety.
  • Provide recommendations to management in relation to FS compliance.
  • Maintain food safety system documentation; additional projects and duties as it relates to this position.

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