FSQA Partner - Fort Wayne, IN

Company: UNFI
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

PURPOSE:The most important value at UNFI is Do the Right Thing Put Safety and Integrity at the Forefront of Everything We Do.The FSQA Partner position will aid the organization deliver on this critical value day in and day out. The role is fast-paced and complex and has responsibility for helping maintain a world class food safety culture in which UNFI associates are proactive and interdependent when it comes to food safety.Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and pest control programs within their location. Interacts with Distribution Center (DC) leadership teams to ensure policies, procedures, audits, and training programs are understood and followed. This includes comprehensive support of any and all regulatory certifications.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:--Coordinates food safety, sanitation, and pest control compliance efforts as requiredEnsures regulatory standards are met by third party sanitation and pest elimination providers by conducting occasional joint surveys/visitsConducts food safety assessments at internal DC location and 3rd party locations if neededEnsures compliance with 3rd party certificationsReview findings with DC leadership and ensures corrective action plans are detailed and completed with leadership support to improve food safety cultureBe and stay current with all State, Federal, and local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance regarding local DCOperations as well as adhere to SQF standardsUses available metrics and reporting systems to track and measure food safety performance, identifying exceptions to outstanding performance and influencing leadership to resolve specific and cultural opportunitiesManages SQF, GDP, and food safety programs, including document review of records, associate training, andoversight of corrective actions.Directs activities in maintaining and executing effective food safety, food defense, and recall plans, policies, andprocesses in Distribution Center operationsProvides food safety training and support to operations and internal/external partnersCollaborates with operations partners to ensure compliance during facility changes and/or new site developmentsInvestigates product quality and compliance issues (i.e. tampering, adulteration, mislabeling, etc.)Maintains active working relationships with all appropriate industry and regulatory bodiesConsistently drive and execute innovation for food safety messaging, development of food safety culture, and nurture the belief that food safety is and should always be everyone s top priorityPerforms other relevant job duties as required.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education/Certification:Associate degree in Biology, Food Science, Public Health, Environmental Science or related field requiredHACCP, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, and/or SQF Practitioner certifications highly desired3+ years experience in related food fieldsExperience with interpreting state and federal regulations, and maintaining working relationships with industry and regulatory officialsAbility to coordinate planning and collaboration with other business functions in a way that is mutually beneficialand drives continuous improvement.Ability to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision makingKnowledge:Familiarity with FDA Food Code, Food Safety Modernization Act and Seafood HACCP requirementsFamiliarity with GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) schemes.Working knowledge of Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) is beneficialSkills/Abilities:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, employees, and customers and experience collaborating with unionsAbility to balance multiple priorities and ensure significant issues are communicated clearly to relevant stakeholders in timely mannerStrong analytical skills required for data interpretation and analysisComputer skills in word-processing and spreadsheet software preferredMust be able to interface effectively with a wide variety of personnelPossess ability to communicate concepts, systems, procedures, etc., in a training environmentExperience in training large groups is helpfulMust possess leadership ability to inspire others to achieve desired resultsFlexible and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologiesProficient with Microsoft Word, Power point and ExcelAdapts well to and initiates change in the organizationPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:--Limited travel may be requiredStooping, bending, twisting, lifting and reaching may be requiredMay be in refrigerated food processing rooms for extended periods, may handle hazardous chemicals and manipulate or install cleaning equipment and dispensersIncumbent must be able to move throughout the facility including second story offices, and back roomsSome work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environmentIncumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminalIncumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal activitiesThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

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