Director, Food Safety
pictsweet· Food Safety and Quality Assurance
About this role
Overview
Are these things important to you:
- Lower cost of living including no state income tax, untaxed retirement income, no inheritence or estate tax, and low property tax.
- Less traffic, shorter commutes all without sacrificing access to healthcare, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
- A close-knit community where neighbors know each other and local connections matter.
- Raising a family in a safe, welcoming environment with strong community values and excellent opportunities for involvement in schools, churches, and local events.
- Mild winters, four distinct seasons, and plenty of open space for gardening, farming, or outdoor hobbies.
Family owned and operated for over 80 years, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. We are currently seeking a Director for our Food Safety Department, reporting to the VP of Technical Services. This role is responsible for directing all aspects of the Food Safety & Regulatory programs for The Pictsweet Company, and is based at our corporate headquarters in Bells, TN.
Responsibilities
- Assure that The Pictsweet Company meets Food Safety, Quality, and Legality compliance for FDA FSMA.
- Assure that The Pictsweet Company has effective environmental monitoring; testing and control programs for Listeria monocytogenes.
- Assure that The Pictsweet Company has effective sanitation programs for each processing facility and distribution center.
- Assure that The Pictsweet Company has effective Food Security Systems.
- Conduct internal audits of The Pictsweet Company’s manufacturing facilities and distribution centers.
- Validate that equipment modifications or new equipment can effectively be cleaned and sanitized to a microbial level acceptable to The Pictsweet Company.
- Provide sanitary design recommendations for new and existing equipment and modifications and /or installations of existing/new equipment.
- Performs Routine analysis and resolves consumer/customer complaints, as they relate to food safety. Assist in the implementation of the corrective action with the appropriate plant or facility management personnel.
- Conducts training programs in but not limited to the following; Third Party GFSI audit, Sanitation, Microbiology, Pest Control, Allergen Management, HACCP, GMP, SOP’s, and Internal Auditing.
- Assure that The Pictsweet Company maintains its systems and programs in a manner to meet third party audit criteria continually.
- Work in concert with department managers to assure timely and accurate reporting of food safety issues to the VP Technical Services.
Qualifications
- A Master's or doctorate degree in Food Science or related field.
- An in depth, up to date knowledge of FSMA, Third Party GFSI audit and understanding of food processing, microbiology, sanitation, HACCP, GMP, and GFSI Standards in general.
- Technical knowledge of COP and CIP, cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, sanitary design of food processing equipment, & internal auditing of food manufacturing facilities.
- 10 or more years food production, management, & auditing experience.
- Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holiday, travel to company facilities, customers, and suppliers, as directed.
The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Director, Food Safety position at pictsweet located?
This Director, Food Safety role at pictsweet is based in Bells, TN, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Director, Food Safety role at pictsweet full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Director, Food Safety role in the Food Safety and Quality Assurance department at pictsweet.
Which team or department does the Director, Food Safety at pictsweet belong to?
This Director, Food Safety position is part of the Food Safety and Quality Assurance department at pictsweet. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Director, Food Safety job at pictsweet posted?
This Director, Food Safety position at pictsweet was posted on Jun 11, 2024. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Director, Food Safety
pictsweet
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