Director, Food & Product Safety Programs

FMI•Arlington, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Develop and implement food and product safety programs for FMI members; provide technical expertise for FMI members; direct food protection activities for the FMI membership; interact with federal, state and local regulatory officials; and represent FMI and its members with external constituents.

Requirements

College degree in a field related to food safety, food science, chemistry or toxicology.
A minimum of seven to ten years of professional work experience with at least seven years directly related to food safety.
Knowledge and experience with food manufacturing and food safety management including HACCP, Preventive Control programs, food microbiology and a working knowledge of chemical contaminants and toxicology.
Knowledge of federal and state food regulations and regulatory authorities and agencies.
Interest in and awareness of global food safety practices and regulatory frameworks.
Ability to facilitate member discussions on complex scientific, regulatory and compliance issues.
Knowledge of the federal regulatory process and experience drafting comments on federal regulatory issues related to food science, food safety, ingredient safety, allergens and other technical topics.
Excellent written communication skills.
Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to create presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and experience presenting to a variety of audiences.
Knowledge of computers and technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong people skills, customer service and team orientation.
VacancyDiligence is required.
Must be self-directed with excellent time and project management skills and an ability to organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks with strict attention to detail and with minimal supervision.
Must be highly adaptable and able to respond to business circumstances as they arise.
Personal qualities must include drive, determination, flexibility, open-mindedness, and must be a collaborator.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver food safety and product safety programs for product supplier members, ensuring content is relevant, timely, and aligned with FMI’s strategic objectives.
Support the Product Supplier Scientific Affairs Committee, including recruitment of new members; coordinating and planning of committee events; facilitating conference calls/webinars as needed; conducting member outreach, ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
Direct FMI’s activities on chemical contaminants with a focus on providing support for science-based policies to regulate approved and unexpected contaminants.
Serve as a technical expert for FMI internal and external stakeholders on chemical contaminants in food.
Evaluate member needs and prioritize initiatives to ensure critical food safety objectives and emerging risks are effectively addressed.
Research and evaluate information, including published data, regulations, and policies to develop concise summaries and provide relevant information and resources to members.
Collaborate with FMI’s Public Policy team to provide technical support and to assist in advocating for science-based policies.
Proactively identify emerging food safety issues, regulatory developments, and news, and coordinate outreach and resource development to support member preparedness and response.
Partner and collaborate with regulatory officials, academia, contractors and other external stakeholders to support members, and enhance food safety and public health programs.
Coordinate and conduct member visits to review and discuss food and product safety issues.
Other duties related to food and product safety as assigned.