Global Food Safety Manager

Meta•Menlo Park, CA

19d•$111,000 - $158,000

About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced Global Food Safety Manager to help build out and execute our Global Culinary food safety program. The Global Food Safety Manager is responsible for supporting, developing and implementing a food safety program across multiple markets to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and Meta policies. This role involves collaboration with internal and external partners to uphold the highest food safety and quality standards while mitigating supply chain risks.

Requirements

5+ years experience in Global Food Safety
Bachelors or Masters degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health or a related field
Certifications in food safety management, such as: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) or ServSafe
Demonstrated experience in working knowledge of FDA, USDA, FSMA, Codex Alimentarius and international food safety regulations
Proficiency in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and food safety software
Experience with relationship management and third-party management principles/best practices
Experience managing Third Party Service Delivery and Vendor Relationships
Experience with Food Service practices
Experience working on a truly global scale
Highly organized and capacity to manage multiple projects
Evidenced track record of prioritizing tasks and manage workloads effectively, and high level of discretion
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of Applications

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to handle multiple tasks concurrently with acute attention to detail
Advanced problem-solving capacity and refined analytical skills
Flexibility to adapt to changing business situations
Candid, transparent, complex and trusted partner
Experience working in productive work environments
Willing to collaborate and work with cross functional stakeholders across different time zones
Aptitude for learning new terminology quickly

Responsibilities

Support Food Safety Team to develop and lead global food safety policies, procedures and best practices
Maintain food safety data and audit information from third party vendors
Identify potential food safety risks and establish preventative controls
Support audits and inspections of internal and external vendor partners
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global regulatory changes
Monitor traceability programs to respond effectively to food safety incidents
Promote a food safety work environment across the organization through engagement and continuous improvement initiatives
Analyze food safety trends and data to drive continuous improvement
Support cross functional teams in implementing food safety protocols
Collaborate with operations to ensure food safety is integrated into daily operations
Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders