JOB FILLED - Food Safety Specialist

Manage food safety audits and be able to run and coordinate Primus and Organic Certification audits.

Implement and maintain all Food Safety related programs and standards for DLJ Produce and Pacific International Cold Storage.

Manage Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), independent 3rd party, customer, internal, and regulatory audits. Analyze results and gather corrective action plans for audit non-conformance. Review final results with management.

Follow-up promptly and thoroughly on Food Safety complaints from customers. Effectively communicate resolutions to internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Routinely audit food safety practices and initiatives, including over-flow food storage warehouses, for complaint with regulations with a strong emphasis on preventive measures; conduct observations of associates performing activities; implement mitigation strategies

Provide data to support reporting on Food Safety compliance and overall performance against food safety KPIs

Maintain, update, and enhance Food Safety/QA documentation so that the policies are up-to-date and technically-sound

Follow-up promptly and thoroughly on food safety complaints from customers; effectively communicate resolutions to internal and external stakeholders as needed

Handle and oversee the product recall process to ensure timely communication and execution of product recalls and completion of related documentation

Train and advise managers, supervisors, and employees on GMP’s and HACCP to promote continuous education.

Coordinate Food Safety training for managers, supervisors, and employees.

Ensure compliance with appropriate certification agencies and audit readiness; build external resources to keep up to date on current trends in food safety and quality

Provide oversight and training for maintaining the facility cleanliness and sanitation standards

Routinely measures operational sanitation program compliance to ensure food is received, stored, handled and transported in a food safe condition to customers and their patrons

Develop and implement improvement projects in the key areas of responsibility.

Work with suppliers on ensuring that all federal, state, and local Food Safety regulations are compliant.

Preform other duties assigned by manager related to your position/department.

Follow and continue Cal/OSHA training and education.

Manage the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plan and pre-requisite programs.

Follow all updates and regulations pertaining to CDC, Cal/OSHA, Federal, and State agencies pertaining impeding pandemics or health crisis related issues and maintain all company procedures and documentations.

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Food Science or related field

Two to Four years Food Safety experience

Organic experience

HACCP & GFSI (SQF, BRC, IFS, etc.)

Deep knowledge of QA Assurance activities and programs

Current on food safety statutes and regulations

Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees

Ability to work effectively with managers, employees, vendors, and customers

Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork

Demonstrates a high level of quality work, attendance, and appearance

Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, and safety regulations

Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues

Ability to maintain effective communication in pressure situations

Capacity and willingness to work a flexible schedule

Strong, consistent problem-solving skills

Effective oral and written communication skills in order to express ideas and convey information

Proficient in MS Office Suite products

Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

DLJ Produce offers paid health plans medical, vision, dental for the employee and their dependents

Life Insurance

401K (upon eligibility) + employer match

Profit sharing (upon eligibility)

Paid vacation and sick time (upon eligibility)