Food Safety

Supplier Food Safety And Quality Assurance Program SupportThis position is responsible for supporting the Supplier Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs within their respective regions in accordance with established Company policies. Supporting the FSQA programs includes monitoring third party food safety audits, conducting supplier audits and conducting product reviews and sampling. This position will create and update specifications and commercialize any new/existing products within their category. Ensures food safety and quality standards are maintained according to regulatory requirements and serves as liaison between Operations, Product Development, Category Management and their respective products. Collaborates with suppliers to achieve maximum results in control of food safety and quality within their categories.Total Rewards:Competitive Weekly PayBonus Program with 250% Upside PotentialPerformance for Pay Program Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on PerformanceOpportunities for Career Development and GrowthHealthcare and Life Insurance BenefitsPaid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1Flex Weeks - Remote Work ArrangementPaid Corporate Holidays401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company MatchPaid Parental Leave Subject to Eligibility RequirementsShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityScholarship Program - You and Your Dependents are EligibleWhataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)Discounted Meals For You and a GuestWireless Service DiscountsComputer & Software DiscountsFitness / Gym DiscountsAwards and Recognition For All You DoRetirement Celebration ProgramResponsibilities:Conducts reviews of regulatory inspection reports for suppliers. Advises and reviews corrective action plans to address non-compliance and improve food safety practices.Oversees FSQA calibrations, providing timely and constructive feedback on deviations from regulatory and company standards to stakeholders.Collaborates with Supplier teams to ensure adherence to health regulations, good food handling practices and suggested methods.Drives the implementation of enhanced sanitation standards throughout assigned categories. Promotes best practices in food safety across the company.Maintains accurate and detailed FSQA records.Contributes to the design, development, implementation and execution of Supplier Food Safety programs.Collaborates with Risk Management and Operations in addressing claims of illness related to food safety.Acts as a liaison with regulatory authorities for inspection questions and responses.Maintains knowledge of and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations by liaising with regulatory and industry officials. Provides input on proposed rules as needed.Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.Education:Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience requiredExperience:Experience in contributing to the management of projects is preferred5+ years' experience preferably in manufacturing and/or restaurant industryKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point (as applicable)Proficiency in Workday (as applicable)Ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate decisions while motivating assigned staffAbility to work in a team environmentTechnical knowledge of food safety, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Retail Food Code, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), quality systems, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and regulatory requirements regarding products and restaurantsProfessional Certification:Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) or Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)Certified in HACCP, PCQI, GFSI, BRC, SQF or other food safety/QA audit certifications preferredWorking Conditions/Travel Requirements:Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilitiesMust be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needsMust be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessaryMust be able to travel occasionally both locally and long distances (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903