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Overview The FSQA Partner position supports UNFI's value: Do the Right Thing – Put Safety and Integrity at the Forefront of Everything We Do. The role helps maintain a world class food safety culture where UNFI associates are proactive and interdependent when it comes to food safety. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and pest control programs within the location, and collaborating with Distribution Center leadership to ensure policies, procedures, audits, and training programs are understood and followed. Responsibilities Coordinates food safety, sanitation, and pest control compliance efforts as required Ensures regulatory standards are met by third party sanitation and pest elimination providers by conducting occasional joint surveys/visits Conducts food safety assessments at internal DC location and 3rd party locations if needed Ensures compliance with 3rd party certifications Reviews findings with DC leadership and ensures corrective action plans are detailed and completed with leadership support to improve food safety culture Keeps current with all State, Federal, and local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance regarding local DC operations as well as adhering to SQF standards Uses available metrics and reporting systems to track and measure food safety performance, identifying exceptions to outstanding performance and influencing leadership to resolve opportunities Manages SQF, GDP, and food safety programs, including document review of records, associate training, and oversight of corrective actions Directs activities in maintaining and executing effective food safety, food defense, and recall plans, policies, and processes in Distribution Center operations Provides food safety training and support to operations and internal/external partners Collaborates with operations partners to ensure compliance during facility changes and/or new site developments Investigates product quality and compliance issues (e.g., tampering, adulteration, mislabeling) Maintains active working relationships with appropriate industry and regulatory bodies Drives innovation for food safety messaging and culture, nurturing the belief that food safety is everyone’s top priority Performs other relevant duties as required Qualifications Education Associate degree in Biology, Food Science, Public Health, Environmental Science or related field required HACCP, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, and/or SQF Practitioner certifications highly desired Experience 3+ years’ experience in related food fields Experience with interpreting state and federal regulations, and maintaining working relationships with industry and regulatory officials Ability to coordinate planning and collaboration with other business functions in a way that is mutually beneficial and drives continuous improvement Ability to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making Knowledge Familiarity with FDA Food Code, Food Safety Modernization Act and Seafood HACCP requirements Familiarity with GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) schemes Working knowledge of Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) is beneficial Skills/Abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, employees, and customers and experience collaborating with unions Ability to balance multiple priorities and ensure issues are communicated clearly to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and analysis Computer skills in word-processing and spreadsheet software Effective interfacing with a wide variety of personnel; ability to communicate concepts in training environments; experience in training large groups Leadership ability to inspire others to achieve results; flexible and adaptable to learning new technologies Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Willingness to adapt to change in the organization Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries: Food and Beverage Services #J-18808-Ljbffr UNFI Canada

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