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Buckhead New Jersey
1001 New Hampshire Ave, Suite E
Lakewood, NJ 08701

JOB SUMMARY

Support the design, development, implementation, training, and on-going execution of a comprehensive, risk-based food safety preventive controls program (Policies, SOPs, Hazard Analysis, HACCP Plan, Prerequisite Food Safety Programs, Traceability & Recall Process, Labeling Programs, and Associated Records) for the Distribution and Food Processing segments of Sysco's business. Oversee and manage the implementation of Policies, Procedures, Programs, Guidance Documents, and Training components of the food safety preventive controls program. Develop, coach, train, and evaluate the performance of the Food Safety Program Managers and/or others reporting to this role. Provide subject matter expertise in the on-going development of food safety initiatives. Support establishment, tracking, analyzing, and reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Distribution Food Safety and the Produce manufacturing locations working with both the corporate and field food safety teams on to seek continuous improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the development, deployment, implementation, and on-going execution of the food safety preventive controls program (Policies, SOPs, Hazard Analysis, HACCP Plan, Prerequisite Food Safety Programs, Traceability & Recall Process, Labeling Programs, and Associated Records) within the Distribution and Produce companies assigned

• Supports determination of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), monitor adherence, track and communicate progress, report results to QA and Operations Leaders and assess improvement opportunities

• Oversees internal audit process for distribution centers and produce manufacturing locations to objectively evaluate performance, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and provide feedback to Food Safety Regional Director and OpCo/Production Facility Leaders for improvement

• Collaborates with Regional Directors of Food Safety, Food Safety Program Managers, and OpCo/Production Company leaders in functional areas (Operations, Production, Merchandising, Sales, and HR) to ensure the food safety program is implemented across all Sysco locations

• Recruit, select, onboard, develop, coach, train, support, and evaluate the performance of the Food Safety Program Managers implementing the preventive controls programs at the product manufacturing locations.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across all functions and other owned companies with integration with the food safety programs, suppliers, customers, industry trade groups, and regulatory authorities

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Associates degree

• Bachelors degree (Food Science, Animal Science, Biological Science or related) or a combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience

• Five or more years' total experience in Food Safety or Quality Assurance roles responsible for perishable and/or durable consumer goods in Distribution, Food Processing, or Foodservice Operations, with a minimum of five years management experience of staff members

• Knowledge of technical proficiency in the areas of food microbiology, food chemistry, animal science, biology, food safety, food defense, bacteriology, food processing technologies, and food regulations & policy

Skills

• Intrinsic Capabilities: A high level of integrity and accountability, specifically the ability to speak and act with complete honesty and trustworthiness

• Setting Vision, Strategy, and Direction: Detailed knowledge and insights into the business, including risk management performance and productivity metrics that ultimately drive results

• This person will be able to think and act in a forward-looking manner, including the demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities and address them in a proactive, pragmatic, fact-driven manner.

• He/She will be relentlessly focused on execution; holding team members fully accountable for the delivery on their commitment

• Developing and Leveraging Relationships: The successful candidate will have superior communication, customer service, relationship building, and influencing skills

• Building and Leading Teams: The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with a high degree of emotional intelligence who inspires, manages, coaches and respects people

• Communication Skills: The successful candidate will have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English

• Candidate must demonstrate the ability to write reports, business correspondence, policies, and procedures, as well as effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of associates, senior leaders, customers, and suppliers.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear

• The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job

• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

• Must be able to travel as needed

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.