Manager, Food Safety

Job DescriptionJob Description

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Director, Food Safety
• Travel requirements: Up to 15%
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Shift: 1st
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is affiliated with Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The primary role of this position is to manage the implementation and consistency of Food Safety programs at Bolthouse Fresh Foods. Responsible for ensuring all regulatory compliance with Federal, State, Customer, and Company GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements. This includes maintaining documentation regarding HACCP, GMP, GAP, SOPs, and employee training. The Food Safety Manager is also a team leader for third party and internal audits. This position will oversee the Food Safety program processes throughout Bolthouse Fresh Foods, and will develop, implement and monitor company policies and procedures related to Food Safety. Coordinates and follows up on activities by performing the following duties personally or through designees.

• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety policies, procedures, and protocols for all aspects of Bolthouse Fresh Foods operations.
• Ensure food safety compliance with regulatory standards such as but not limited to: FDA, USDA, FSMA, etc.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company standards.
• Manages and executes the internal audit program. Works with plant personnel to develop and implement appropriate action plans for all audit observations. Assures that the corrective action plans are applied globally and consistently throughout the different plants.
• Serves as one of the plants’ Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner. The SQF Practitioner reviews and approves all plant document changes and validation changes for impact on the SQF system. The SQF Practitioner is responsible for developing and maintaining the plant Food Safety Plan program. The SQF Practitioner owns the development and execution of the validation and verification activities for all plant prerequisite programs, control measures and critical limits
• Provide training and education to employees on food safety practices, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Interact with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate potential food safety risks throughout the growing & production processes.
• Investigate and respond to food safety incidents, complaints, and non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Stay informed about industry trends & new regulations to continuously improve our Food Safety programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to food safety activities, including HACCP plans, flows, sanitation logs, & regulatory reports.
• Responsible for maintaining Ag Food Safety Program for company’s in-house farming and outside growers farm operations.
• Organize and conduct Food Safety Internal audits in most or all applicable growing areas but not limited to California, Arizona, Washington, Georgia, Oregon, Canada.
• Effectively communicate regulation and program changes to management and growers.
• Assist with investigation of customer complaints regarding food safety.
• Educate/train growers, harvest crews and processing staff on the importance of Food safety guidelines and practices.
• Collaborate with management, production teams, harvest, ag operations, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to communicate and address food safety concerns effectively.
• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with multiple departmental teams to ensure compliance with food safety program and regulations.
• Travel required to multi-site locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university, and/or 5+ years of food safety or industry related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in conducting third-party food safety inspections or similar regulatory programs.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 15% of the time
• Valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with food safety audit and certification procedures and inspections
• Strong leadership, training, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working in cross functional teams that may be internal or external to Bolthouse.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates and percentages.
• Computer proficiency: word processing, spreadsheets, internet research, databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with others.
• Basic map drawing and reading skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in both writing and verbal
• Master’s degree in food science or a related field; or combination of both education and experience
• HACCP Certified

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment, a facility with frequent interruptions.
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
• Ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to occasionally lift to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to various environmental conditions such as dust, dirt, wet, noise, and varying temperatures.

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

1st Shift – Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be mandatory based on department and business needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

1st Shift – Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be mandatory based on department and business needs.

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