Food Safety & Sanitation Manager

Newly Weds Foods- Gerald, MO•Gerald, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for executing corporate food safety strategies, policies, and procedures at the plant level. The manager will identify and mitigate food safety hazards, manage critical elements of the Food Safety Plan including preventive controls and allergen control, and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety laws. The position also oversees plant sanitation programs, ensuring cleanliness and regulatory compliance, and directs pest control activities. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with occupational health and safety standards, investigates workplace accidents, and develops safety procedures and training programs to reduce workers' compensation claims.

Requirements

Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Health or related Science field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food plant operations, food safety, sanitation and or pest control.
Strong knowledge of food safety systems and practices related to food hygiene, sanitation, SSOPs, GMPs.
Experience with OSHA, EPA and other regulations and standards such as NFPA, NIOSH.
Excellent team building, oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and Lotus Notes.
Ability to work within a food plant environment without restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years supervisory / auditing / regulatory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Professional development - Certifications in Food Safety, HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Working knowledge of GFSI standards; internal or lead auditor certification (SQF, BRC, FSSC22000).

Responsibilities

Execute all corporate food safety related strategies, policies and procedures at the plant level.
Manage and direct critical elements of the Food Safety Plan including preventive controls and prerequisite programs as they relate to sanitation and allergen control.
Routinely audit food safety practices to evaluate performance and compliance.
Ensure compliance with local, state and federal food safety laws.
Participate and assist in external auditing schemes such as GFSI - BRC / SQF requirements.
Assist in the planning, supervising, and administration of sanitation programs, policies and practices.
Conduct effective, risk-based sanitation audits.
Monitor, verify and validate equipment cleaning methods.
Oversee plant sanitation and environmental pathogen control.
Address sanitation requirements using Master Cleaning Schedules (MCS) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
Conduct necessary training to address sanitation / hygiene / GMP compliance.
Oversee and direct activities related to pest control.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety standards and regulations.
Responsible for OSHA compliance and workplace safety.
Directs and assists with the investigation of workplace accidents/injuries and near-misses.
Oversees the preparation of accident reports including root-cause analysis.
Develop and maintain workplace safety procedures and policies.
Design, develop and deliver related training to meet the needs and initiatives of the organization.
Reduces workers’ compensation claims and associated costs through the prevention of workplace accident/injuries.
Perform additional duties or assignments as needed.