Food Safety

Job Overview

W. Y. Industries is a longstanding and established manufacturer of Asian condiments and food container products. Our company was founded in 1977 with the mission to become a premium provider for the foodservice industry. Today, our products are popular among a wide range of foodservice establishments. We are eager to attract the best talent and will offer competitive compensation and a generous benefit package, including health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flexible schedules.

We are seeking a full-time Food Safety & QA Manager at our North Bergen, NJ facility. This is a chance to lead and take full ownership of our food safety & quality program to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and achieve GFSI certification.

The ideal candidate should have an educational background in food science, microbiology, or a related field, AND/OR 2 or more years of experience related to implementing and administering food safety / quality assurance programs in a food manufacturing environment. Candidate should have the drive and passion to spearhead new initiatives.

Duties

• Establish a strong food safety culture at the company
• Assess gaps in food safety programs and then develop and implement policies, procedures, and tools to effectively improve food safety and quality throughout the company
• Liaise between and collaborate with production, warehouse, and leadership teams
• Monitor production and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices on the production floor and in the warehouse
• Develop and oversee implementation of new sanitation program
• Design, develop, and deliver food safety & quality training; maintain training records
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits; implement corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Oversee HACCP documentation, updates, and execution
• Review and update product labels to meet FDA requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and verify COAs
• Conduct testing in-house and through third party testing laboratories to verify product conformance; interpret results and analyze data
• Submit documentation for and maintain recordkeeping of relevant registrations, certifications, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree related to Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, or a related field, OR a combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this job
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills in working with cross functional teams
• Must be drive and take ownership of new initiatives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills—bilingual in either Spanish/English or Chinese/English is preferred
• Current certification in HACCP, PCQI, etc. is a plus. Certification and training can also be provided for candidates who are newer to food safety

Physical demands:

• Employee can expect to spend up to ~60-70% of their time in a factory & warehouse environment and the remaining time in an office environment. Employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hand and arms to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and/or climb stairs or ladders. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50lbs may be expected.
• The physical demands described here are representative of what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hours

• 40 hrs / week
• Weekend hours may be required on occasion, in which case weekday hours will be adjusted (e.g., overseeing weekend cleaning and sanitation)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80, $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Language:

• Chinese or Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person