Provide proactive leadership and instruction in Food Safety within the Operating Site
Drive the corporate Global Support Center (GSC) food safety strategy
Oversee the implementation of requirements, policies, procedures (SOPs), programs and training components of the food safety system
Serve as the lead for product recall execution and internal communications
Completion of regulatory inspections and audits
Support tracking and communicating the Food Safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Partner with stakeholders across various levels to provide food safety leadership

High School or GED Equivalent Required
In lieu of an associate or bachelor’s Degree, a combination of education and experience may be considered for candidates, provided that the candidate has demonstrated technical proficiency in the areas of food safety, food microbiology, food chemistry, animal science, biology, food defense, bacteriology, food processing technologies, and food regulations & policy
Minimum 5 years of experience in Distribution Center Food Service Operations, Food Safety Quality Assurance/Control, Research & Development, Food Production/Operations, Supply Chain, or related discipline
Internal Sysco candidates must have a minimum of three years Sysco experience
Knowledge of product traceability HACCP, ServSafe, FDA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual certification preferred
Understanding of Food Safety regulations, laws, and best practices including those from FDA, USDA, CFIA, and other state/provincial/ local entities
Basic knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, and food defense
Valid driver’s license
Certifications in Food Safety, HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred

Food Safety Manager

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