Food Safety and Quality Specialist I/II/III
About The Position
BrightFarms is The Place to Grow! At BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don’t just want to grow great tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world. BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of five high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms. From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter, with less space, no pesticides and protected inside, so it’s better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast, Midwest, and South. Our Yorkville, Illinois, farm is our largest greenhouse in Illinois, at around 480,000 square feet. With an annual production of around 6 million pounds of leafy greens, BrightFarms is ensuring fresh greens for Chicagoland communities. Our Food Safety & Quality department is looking to add a Food Safety & Quality Specialist to our team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in food science, biological sciences or related field
- 5 years combination of education and experience quality management, preferably in the food industry
- A desire to be an integral part of a growing mission-based company
- Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills
- Some experience in a team lead role or as a supervisor with a team of employees
- Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Access or other data tracking systems
- Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills
- Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a big plus but not required
- PCQI, HACCP and SQF certifications are a plus
Responsibilities
- Collect environmental and water samples per the sampling schedules and protocols
- Review and verify food safety and quality records completed by the operations team
- Manage weekly FSQ Key Performance Indicator (KPI) score cards and food safety culture whiteboard
- Perform quality sampling of finished products
- Manage execution of raw materials and finished product hold & release process.
- Perform chemical titration checks to ensure correct usage of sanitation chemicals
- Order and maintain sanitation chemical inventory and sanitation resources
- Provide functional leadership to the Shift Sanitation Leads and help develop new processes in that space
- Plan the sanitation schedule and provide direction to the sanitation leads
- Order laboratory supplies for environmental monitoring program
- Help drive a culture of safety and quality, including management of culture surveys
- Assist with the onboarding process of new hires, conducting reviews for associates, ensuring training of associates, and leading in a manner consistent with BrightFarms Leadership Philosophies
- Assist in planning and execution all aspects of the greenhouse management
- Work closely with peers to develop good team working relationship and cross shift team relationships
- Other duties as assigned by the General Manager or FSQ Management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
