Global Food Safety - Oakbrook Terrace, United States - McCain Foods USA, Inc.

McCain Foods USA, Inc.
McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Verified Company
Oakbrook Terrace, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Title:
Global Food Safety & Compliance Manager


Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time


Position Location:
Plover


Requisition ID: 24170


JOB SUMMARY


The Global FS&Q Systems & Compliance Manager is pivotal to assure compliance to McCain FSQ Management System in a consistent way across the organisation; and to assure that standards are clear, meet regulatory requirements and underpin continued sustained FS and Q performance.

The successful individual_.

_This position collaborates with the Quality Leadership Team as well as cross-functional departments, like manufacturing, maintenance, engineering R&D, to drive continuous improvement and uphold our commitment to delivering safe and high-quality food products to customers and consumers.


ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accountabilities include but are not limited to;

Auditing and Monitoring:

  • Conduct internal audits, inspections, and assessments across site networks to monitor compliance with food safety and quality standards.
  • Develop audit plans, evaluate findings, and oversee the implementation of corrective actions to address any identified gaps or noncompliance issues.
  • Provide guidance and support to the plant teams on the corrective actions that need to be taken at plant level to bridge the gaps found.

Training and Education:

  • Provide training to employees at all levels to ensure a strong understanding of food safety principles, quality requirements, and compliance protocols.
  • Foster a culture of awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement in food safety and quality practices.
  • Provide guidance, support, and training to ensure consistent implementation and enforcement of the McCain QMS across the plants in accountability.
  • Assure the auditing criteria is properly known, understood, and calibrated among the plants.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate and uptodate documentation, records, and reports related to Food Safety and Quality compliance activities.
  • Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements, industry trends, and emerging issues related to Food Safety and Quality, and proactively integrate relevant updates into the compliance standards.
  • Prepare reports on compliance status, audit findings, corrective actions, and quality performance metrics, highlighting areas for improvement and recommending strategies for enhancing compliance performance.
  • Oversee the documentation and recordkeeping processes related to Food Safety and Quality compliance, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of records.

Analysis & Continuous Improvement:

  • Analyze data, identify trends, and implement measures to optimize operations, reduce risks, and improve overall compliance and customer satisfaction.
  • Identify and share insights, drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance systems, processes, and performance.
  • Drive focus on the standards that will improve and sustain performance across a core set of metrics and indicators.
  • Identify and assess potential Food Safety and Quality hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks within the organization's processes, products, and supply chain. Cocreate and implement risk mitigation strategies, including preventive controls, monitoring systems, and corrective actions.

Required qualifications and experience:


  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, or a related field, A relevant Master's degree is a plus.
  • A minimum of 5 years in food safety and quality assurance roles, with a focus on compliance management, preferably in the food manufacturing or production industry.
  • A minimum of 3 years conducting food safety and quality audits, inspections, and risk assessments, including a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Experience evolving and leading multisite QMS programs.
  • Experience working in a global organization and driving global initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of international food safety regulations, standards, and requirements, such as Codex Alimentarius, European Union regulations, FDA regulations, and countryspecific regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of diverse Quality Management Systems, such as GFSI standards, AIB, and experience in implementing and maintaining such systems.
  • Strong leadership, influencing and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others, foster collaboration, and drive a culture of compliance excellence.

Key Competencies:


  • Communication: Effective crosscultural communication skills to clearly convey information, instructions, and guidelines to employees at all levels of the organization. Additionally, ability to communicate with external stakeholders.
  • Leadership: Ability to influence and motivate crossfunctional teams, provide guidance, and support, and inspire a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments, suppliers, and certi
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