Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for ensuring robust Food Safety & Quality systems and programs are in place. These systems and programs result in the food safety and quality of products provided by Halpern's’ Steak & Seafood meeting or exceeding internal Halpern's’ standards, customer’s expectation and regulatory compliance requirements. Systems and programs including, but not limited to: Product complaint, Traceability, Product Recall, Food Safety Plans, Supplier Compliance, and Quality Management Systems. Responsible for executing continuous improvement strategies to strengthen food safety and compliance, efficiency, integration and value for the business. Leads the division through a variety of different food safety and regulatory emergency situations, using critical thinking, collaboration and ensuring customer safety and regulatory compliance are of highest priority.

Leadership Competencies:

Living the Culture:

• Exhibits Integrity and High Character
• Serves Others
• Promotes a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Leading People:

• Leads Change
• Communicates Effectively with all Groups of People
• Develops Individuals

Producing Results

• Builds High Performance Teams
• Manages Team and Individual Performance
• Plans, Organizes and Executes Work

Thinking and Decision Making

• Thinks Strategically
• Analyzes and Solves Problems
• Understands the Business

Essential Functions:

• Ensure continuous improvement and adequacy of quality and food safety systems to support end to end compliance meeting regulatory, business, and customer expectations (e.g., Product Complaint, Recall, Quality Management System).
• Enforce processes and programs for Food Safety Programs to ensure regulatory compliance, including those utilized by Halperns’ divisions (e.g., Food Safety plans, Preventive Control plans, Meat HACCP plans, Seafood HACCP plans). Ensures validation and adequacy of the programs.
• Conduct 3rd party and internal quality assurance audits.
• Manage audit/inspections conducted by government agencies, customers, etc.
• Responsible for the Halpern's’ QA Traceability/Recall management process and system. This includes managing the entire recall process, from product isolation to customer communication, in addition to any follow-up communication with regulatory agencies.
• Executes traceability activities.
• Provides food safety training and support for divisional staff and customers as needed to communicate Halpern's’ Quality Assurance values and requirements.
• Implements and oversees programs and processes to ensure compliance with governmental regulations. Interprets, understands, and communicates governmental regulations (FDA/USDA/State Department of Agriculture) as applicable to quality assurance/food safety. Communicates information and requirements to Halpern's’ associates, suppliers, and customers as necessary.
• Oversees supplier management programs, such as the Supplier Approval Program. Ensures the adequacy and continuous improvement of Halpern's’ supplier management expectations.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to provide food safety subject matter expertise to support the division during quality failure incidents and emergencies with potential impact to food safety or quality.
• Leads and coaches direct reports in attaining personal and department goals and supports their continued development to achieve their desired growth within Halpern's’.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of governmental regulations (FDA/USDA/State Department of Agriculture) as applied to quality assurance/food safety.
• Must be detail-oriented and display good project management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to prioritize, and schedule accordingly, on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess and display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to produce results through effective, cross-functional teams and partnerships, working collaboratively with a variety of teams and individuals, including possessing the willingness to engage with others and be challenged.
• Must have the ability to listen, interpret, and determine appropriate direction based on established protocols, or identify needs for new or revised protocols and lead their development and implementation.
• Interpersonal skills include ability to work independently and in a team environment, coaching and mentoring skills. Leadership abilities and a positive attitude with a commitment to personal and professional success.
• This position also requires a professional demeanor, honesty, integrity, drive, tenacity, determination, and a willingness to learn.
• Must possess and display strong analytical, critical thinking, collaboration and problem solving skills. Must think strategically, develop a winning vision and be a leader of influence.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, email and internet software applications.
• Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and reporting software applications preferred.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred

Bachelor Degree

Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Mathematics or related scientific field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• Food Processing Plant
• In-person
• Warehouse

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32809: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Food industry: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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