Vie Del
Location: Fresno,CA, USA
Date: 2024-12-22T21:07:02Z
Job Description:
Vie-Del is a major producer of concentrates from grapes and other fruits, brandy, spirits, and wines. We are currently seeking talented candidates to join the Vie-Del Family. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package in an employee-friendly and rewarding environment.SUMMARY: The Food Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining all aspects of food safety, regulatory and quality assurance programs for our company. This includes monitoring and ensuring compliance with USDA, FSMA, and HACCP standards by all departments, and customer-driven vendor audits. Other areas of responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:DUTIES:
Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining all aspects of the Crisis Management Program including leading Product Traceability, reviewing current procedures with regular spot checks and overseeing the Trace Recall Program, leading the Mock Recall Team to ensure effective and timely recalls could be performed if required.Direct the supervision and maintenance of all company Quality programs such as GMPs, HACCP programs, Sanitation, Microbiology, Audits, Product Testing and Traceability, and Recall program.Oversee the supervision and maintenance of all Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Control Procedures, Laboratory Test Procedures, Product Specifications, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and Laboratory Safety programs.Maintain soft and hard copies of HACCP and Food Safety Program as requiredOversee the implementation of the requirements, policies, procedures, programs and training components of the food safety system.Execute all food safety related strategies, policies and procedures; maintain open communication with all related departments to address the identification of food safety hazards and process improvement opportunitiesOversee vulnerability assessment, and develops mitigations for the Food Defense Program to ensure requirements are carried out in a timely, accurate manner to decrease risk of Intentional AdulterationParticipation in Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audits by independent third parties, customers, internal, and regulatory entities. Analyze results and gather corrective action plans for audit non-conformance. Review final results with PresidentComplete Regulatory Visit Report and document corrective action plans for non-conformances identified in Local, State, Federal regulatory inspectionsFollow-up promptly and thoroughly on food safety complaints from customers. Effectively communicate resolutions to internal and external stakeholders as needed.Maintain HACCP manager and internal auditor certificatesDemonstrate excellent skills in teamwork, problem solving and decision making, communication and leadership, organization, motivation to achieve results, and the ability to motivate others.Complete all forms relating to general food safety, corrective action, departmental maintenance of the food safety programs and customer requests for vendor/supplier documents.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individuals must be able to work all shifts and/or weekends as needed. Computer skills are required in Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel. The position is full-time, requiring excellent attendance and punctuality.Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree or higher required in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Enology or related field, plus minimum of three years related Food Safety experience in the Food, Beverage, Dairy and/or Wine Industry. Must have HACCP training and certification. Additional Food Safety experience such as SQF, GFSI, and FSMA.Language SkillsRead, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, andgovernment regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively communicate and respond to Laboratory staff, managers, clients, and customers.Mathematical SkillsCalculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning AbilityInterpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Other RequirementsIntermediate or higher level of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet applications, network and internet applications.
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