Niman Ranch supports a community of more than 720 independent farmers and ranchers who raise pork, beef and lamb traditionally, humanely and sustainably to deliver the finest tasting meat. Niman Ranch is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation.

Summary

The Director of Co-Pack & 3rd Party audit will have direct engagement with Copackers to ensure Quality and Food Safety program requirements are in place. They will oversee the scheduling and execution of all food safety and/or quality related product certifications for all Copackers. They will maintain strong professional relationships with them as well as other key
customers to ensure responsive partnerships. This individual will work through cross-functional teams and will travel as needed to customers and other production facilities.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversee Food Safety and Quality Management systems (FSQMS) and support personnel engaged in food safety and quality management systems for all Perdue Premium Meat Company (PPMC) including Niman Ranch and Coleman Natural Foods Co-packers including food safety, food security, crisis management and customer/consumer complaints. Provide oversight for protocol integrity, animal care-in-production and animal welfare policies including all 3rd party animal welfare audits including Whole Foods Addendums, Niman Ranch and Coleman Natural Foods Co-Packers. Provide oversight for protocol integrity: Organic, Non-GMO, NAE, Gluten Free, AHA, HFAC Certified Humane, GFSI, Global Animal Partnership (GAP and GAP LPAP) for all PPMC including Niman Ranch and Coleman Natural Co-Packers. Manage direct contact relationships with a variety of retail and club customers and Traditional Coleman Natural Foods Business contacts including their food safety systems (G.O.R.P., EDGE, SpecConnect, TraceGains, Aspirago/TraQtion, iCiX, Rapid Recall Exchange, etc.) and complaint corrective action responses. Manage audit results to include verification of audit corrective actions and preventive measures. Audit, authorize and approve all new prospective PPMC Co-Packers. Manage PPMC Co-Packer scorecards, complaint information and corrective action responses. Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Engineering or other applicable Science degree and 10+ years of related experience in the food industry. Strong knowledge of (and/or certifications in) food safety and all applicable regulations are required. Experience should include working with direct customer interface and support around Quality and Food Safety as well as managing requirements around verification programs; NAE, NGMO, Gluten Free, BRC, SQF, HACCP, Organic, etc.

This individual must also have:

Experience developing and maintaining company records relating to process work flows, USDA, FDA, and other regulatory organizations Thorough understanding of HACCP and GFSI programs/audit schemes Ability to develop quality systems, including the ability to write policies and SOPs as well as mentor others in writing policies and SOPs. Ability to effectively articulate and present the company’s quality strategy to Copackers, senior management, regulatory bodies and customers. Proven ability to operate successfully in a rapidly growing organization, inclusive of demonstrated ability to coordinate efforts in addressing regulatory issues. Ability to formulate solutions from a broad perspective. Experience Preferred

Master's Degree in a relevant scientific field or and advance technical or business degree is a plus.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position can be sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
When in a plant environment: 
•    Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. 
•    May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degree to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. 
•    May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. 
•    May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. 
•    May be exposed to all chemicals found in poultry, food and processing plant. 
•    Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company 
Work environment can include, but not limited to, moving in an upright position and working on soil.  Must be able to lift, control, and carry 70 lbs.  Exposure to temperature ranges of <28 to 100 Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.  Exposure to noise ranges to <50 db to >100 db and light intensity range of <50 to >100-foot candles.   Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting and grasping varies in repetitions, distances, degrees, angles, weights, height, intervals of time, objects grasped and body positions depending upon the task being performed.  Exposure to, ammonia vapors, dust and other chemicals found in poultry houses.  Normal exposure to chemicals listed in MSDS sheets which are available in the Office.

 

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.