Food Safety and Quality Specialist

BrightFarms•Macon, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

BrightFarms is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Specialist to join their mission-driven company focused on revolutionizing leafy greens production through sustainable indoor farming. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and quality of their products, contributing to a healthier planet and employee well-being. BrightFarms is a national leader in the indoor farming industry, utilizing high-tech hydroponic farms to grow produce with less space, no pesticides, and protected environments. Their fresh lettuce options are available in numerous retail stores, and their Macon, Georgia farm is a state-of-the-art facility producing millions of pounds of leafy greens annually.

Requirements

At least 5 years combination of education and experience in quality management, preferably in the food industry.
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.
Timely and communicate effectively with the farm team.
Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain.

Nice To Haves

A desire to be an integral part of a growing mission-based company.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a big plus but not required.

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.
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 relationships and cross-shift team relationships.
Other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Director of Food Safety & Quality.