Our client, a leading food service company is seeking a Senior Director, Food Safety Programs. You would join the Risk Management Team, working from the corporate headquarters, reporting to the Vice President, Risk Management.
 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and ongoing advancement of the Food Safety program standards, ensuring that all relevant laws and standards are, at a minimum, complied with.
• Establish plan for continually advancing the Food Safety programs, including opportunities to exceed minimum legal standards.
• Implement, organize, and maintain controls and documentation procedures.
• Remain current on the latest research and industry advancements in food safety for the purpose of informing our program enhancement decisions.
• Analyze food safety performance to identify trends and establish strategies to improve performance.
• Maintain existing food safety certifications through ongoing monitoring and facilitation of regular audits. Identify opportunities to expand certifications to include broader implementation and introduction of new certifications.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum fifteen (15) years' experience in food safety and quality assurance in food service/retail (preferred) or food manufacturing environment.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience leading a Food Safety team at a senior level.
• Experience participating in professional associations, including industry magazines is preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, microbiology or molecular biology, engineering, toxicology, natural science, or a related area of study. **Master's degree preferred**
• Professional certification in food safety/quality assurance preferred (example ASQ CMQ-OE).
• Knowledge of and experience with GFSI Benchmarked schemes, experience with managing a HACCP-based food safety management system.

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