Sr Manager FSQA - Western Region
Company: UNFI
Location: Rocklin
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Purpose:-- --The most important value at UNFI is "Do the Right
Thing - Put Safety and Integrity at the Forefront of Everything We
Do." The Area Sr. Manager Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
position is a part of the leadership team that helps the
organization deliver on this critical value - day in and day out.
The role is fast-paced and complex and has responsibility across a
geographic area for creating a world class food safety culture in
which UNFI associates are proactive and interdependent when it
comes to food safety. This role is responsible for developing a
high performing team of FSQA leaders to ensure the execution of the
company's Food safety strategy and goals. The Area Sr. Manager will
serve as a key advisor on FSQA matters to area DC stakeholders
including but not limited to operations, human resources,
merchandising and security/loss prevention leaders.
Responsibilities include integrating food safety and sanitation
programs across our enterprise to promote end-to-end confidence in
food safety for our customers. Interacts with operations to ensure
policies, procedures, audits, and training programs are understood
and followed. This includes comprehensive support of any and all
regulatory certifications. As a Area Sr. Manager, these roles will
supervise, support, and develop FSQA site mangers/partners.Job
Responsibilities:---- ----------Be a champion of promoting,
communicating, and enforcing our food safety programs to ensure
that all associates, visitors, and vendors understand the Company's
commitment to providing safe food -- ----------Analyze, develop and
communicate annual safety targets. Coordinate with analytics team
to ensure monthly FSQA metrics are accurate-- ----------Build a
high performing area team of FSQA Managers and Leaders to ensure
the execution of UNFI's FSQA vision and strategy at the regional
level. Assist with hiring of site FSQA professionals. Participate
in annual talent calibrations-- ----------Be a key advisor to the
DC Leadership team so they understand weaknesses, deficiencies, and
challenges within our food safety culture and collaborate with
leadership to address these issues-- ----------Be and stay current
with all State, Federal, and local regulatory agencies to ensure
compliance regarding local DC operations-- ----------Lead Area
Distribution Centers food safety and sanitation efforts working
with regional and DC Leadership to maintain compliance with
Federal, State and local regulation as well as adhere to SQF
standards-- ----------Provides leadership support to multiple FSQA
Specialists/Managers and their assigned DCs -- ----------Coaches
and develops DC Food Safety & QA staff -- ----------Provides
direction to local Food Safety teams to ensure food safety and
quality by providing accurate and up to date food safety policies
and procedures -- ----------Serve as an escalation point of contact
of critical Food Safety issues for the DCs the role has oversight
of -- ----------Directs activities in maintaining and executing
effective food safety, food defense, and recall plans, policies,
and processes in Distribution Center operations --
----------Conducts food safety assessments at internal DC
locations, 3rd party locations, and if needed supplier sites --
----------Ensures FSQA team collaboration with operations partners
to ensure compliance during facility changes and/or new site
developments -- ----------Ensure all corrective actions are
completed timely and effectively -- ----------Ensure investigations
of product quality and compliance issues (i.e. tampering,
adulteration, mislabeling, etc.) are effectively completed --
----------Assist with media relations in developing relevant, clear
communications -- ----------Assist with customer call center
operations related to customer food safety and quality assurance
complaints -- ----------Maintain active working relationships with
all appropriate industry and regulatory bodies --
----------Consistently drive and execute innovation for food safety
messaging, development of food safety culture, and nurture the
belief that food safety is and should always be everyone's top
priority-- ----------Communicate consistently, concisely, and
clearly with Regional, Merchandise, and Brands Plus leadership as
to important issues, updates, changes, and initiatives--
----------Supervise Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialists and
provide direction, feedback, and professional development--
----------Provides support to Regional Directors to roll-out
updated standards/trainings-- ----------Perform other job duties as
requiredJob Requirements:--Education: -- ----------Bachelor's
Degree in Food Science, Public Health or related field required --
----------HACCP, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, and/or
SQF Practitioner certifications requiredExperience:-- ----------7+
years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, food
wholesale, and/or food distribution programs-- ----------3+ years
of prior experience leading a team of FSQA professionals--
----------Experience with interpreting state and federal
regulations, and maintaining working relationships with industry
and regulatory officials -- ----------Experience actively working
with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to
strategically solve problems, manage projects, drive performance
while maintaining long-term strategies-- ----------Excellent
ability to develop and present business plans and strategies to
influence company decision makers-- ----------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
makingKnowledge:-- ----------Familiarity with 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 beneficialSkills/
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 significant issues are communicated clearly
to relevant stakeholders in timely manner-- ----------Exceptional
presentation and training skills-- ----------Proven ability to
influence without authority -- ----------Exceptional ability to
deal with conflict in all levels and areas of the organization --
----------Ability to work well with others to accomplish results--
----------Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power point and Excel--
----------Adapts well to and initiates change in the
organizationPhysical Environment/Demands:-- ----------Travel will
be required up to 50% of the time-- ----------Most work is
performed in a temperature-controlled office environment --
----------Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or
computer terminal-- ----------While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or
hear-- ----------Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards,
telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal
workday-- ----------Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be
required in completion of job dutiesAll qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran
status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating
an inclusive and respectful environment for all. -
M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.--
Additional Information
Company Name: UNFI Grocers Distribution
Inc
Additional Locations:
United States of America, California, West Sacramento
Schedule: Full-time
Work Indicator: Remote
Compensation
Pay Range: $104600.00 - $161700.00 Annually ($50.29 - $77.74
Hourly)
Other Compensation: Bonus Eligible
Compensation:UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate
(or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position.
Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors,
including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and
any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with
applicable state and local laws.Benefits:For Washington positions
(or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington),Click
HEREfor Washington-specific paid time off details.Candidates hired
into this position will also be eligible to participate in the
following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid
holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision,
life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and
long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account
and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility
requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and
subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining
agreements. Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are
commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential
commission-based compensation during an associate s first year, but
UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $1,000 per week.
After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role,
there is no set salary. UNFI s commission plans are uncapped and
average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved,
among other factors.UNFI s compensation, benefits, and paid time
off policies are subject to change in the Company s sole
discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should
not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor
should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
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