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This position is responsible for managing the food safety, quality and regulatory risks of designated product categories. The role will partner with cross-functional teams to define product specifications and evaluate suppliers and private label products within assigned categories. The role will proactively work with private label suppliers, business clients and other stakeholders to build process controls to manage food safety and quality risks. The role with partner with suppliers on investigations regarding product food safety and quality.

This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.

Responsibilities:

 

Ensures compliance of all assigned suppliers and products to US Foods requirements regarding food safety, quality and regulatory compliance, approving/suspending/restricting/disqualifying as required.  Responsible to monitor approximately 50+ supplier facilities depending on the category(ies) supported. 

 Collaborates with assigned suppliers to maintain product specifications to ensure consistent adherence to food safety, quality and regulatory requirements. This requires teaming up with the Category Management team to hold suppliers accountable to US Foods requirements. 

Conducts supplier facility risk assessments both through reviewing documentation and by conducting on-site inspections to evaluate regulatory performance standards, critical to quality attributes, processing techniques, environmental monitoring and general microbiology. 

Manages investigations regarding product safety and quality. 

Participate as an active member of the cross-functional team enabling commercial success through maintenance of food safety standards and food regulatory compliance requirements while balancing innovation and commercialization needs. 

Provides or identifies resources to assist in providing food safety, quality and regulatory subject matter expertise to cross-functional business partners including policies and regulations (including those specific to assigned product categories such as FSIS, Low Acid Canned Food Processing, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, The Produce Rule etc.) 

Working knowledge of specific regulatory programs related to assigned product category(ies) 

Partners with Product Development to design new products and define product specifications and plays a key role in the product review process.  Provides ongoing diligence by ensuring product conformity to defined specifications and managing the internal and supplier approval process. 

Participates in plant trials and/or first productions, as appropriate, for new and/or existing products.  Accountable for ensuring that the product meets brand standards at both the food safety and quality level.  

Complete product quality evaluations for all new and existing products as required per project for approvals and/or investigation follow-up.  

Actively manages supplier, customer and internal feedback to support product quality and drive continuous improvement.  

Analyze complaint and product evaluation data to identify trends and opportunities with products and suppliers to drive continuous improvement. Compile and issue quarterly FSQ scorecard to assigned suppliers. 

Other duties as assigned by manager. 

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor of Science in applicable field of science for the role, (e.g. food science, dairy science, meat science, animal science, plant science, engineering, microbiology, etc.) or commensurate degree. 

 

 

Certifications/Training:

FSMA (PCQI) Certified, Required 

HACCP/Seafood HACCP Certified 

Food Safety/Quality Training 

Related Experience: 

Minimum 5 years Food Safety Quality experience required, with 2+ years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment. 

Must demonstrate thorough technical knowledge of Food Safety, Food Processing, FDA and USDA Regulations, Food Ingredients, Nutrition and Allergens, Crisis Management, Food Fraud, Specification Development, Quality Standards, Quality Systems, Product Commercialization Support, Sensory Evaluation, Sanitary Design and Environmental Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and GFSI Certification Schemes. 

Proven record of sound judgment and professionalism. 

Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, able to explain business and regulatory requirements with clarity and precision.  

Adept at problem solving, assessing risks and thinking outside of the box in order to find the best solution. 

Strong organizational and computer skills with knowledge of Office 365 programs. 

Strong interpersonal skills, skilled at building relationships, must be a team player with an ability to inspire trust and confidence with stakeholders at all levels. 

Works well under pressure, handles high stress situations and manages expedited timelines. 

The experience and track record to be a strong fit with Company’s culture; ability to communicate and operate candidly and with transparency in order to effectively engage and influence diverse teams in a highly collaborative, decentralized environment. 

Positive attitude, collaborative, proactively jumps into help where needed; a proactive, energetic and enthusiastic approach to all tasks. 

Self-motivated, able to work independently, does not require excessive supervision or direction 

Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented. 

Able to manage multiple projects, to stay calm and focused and work successfully in a fast-paced environment under time constraints. 

Ability to be on call after hours. 

Up to 30-40% travel  including overnight travel - some travel may be out of the country 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize required

Understanding of environmental monitoring programs, and application of FSMA/Preventive Controls, Food Safety Plan design, measurement, documentation and training; required.

Strong interpersonal skills required, including the ability to interact across organizational levels

Universal Pay Verbiage:

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between $75,000 - $120,000

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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