Food Safety Manager Job

Summary Description

The Food Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing food safety including Good Manufacturing Practices/Good Retail Practices for Sprouts to assure the stores have and are implementing a sound foundation of programs and services under which to operate. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the food safety operating system, to assure Sprouts store support teams and its store level associates are knowledgeable about their food safety roles and responsibilities and executing the program properly. This position develops and maintains strong working partnerships with state and local health agencies, as well as vendor partners to ensure strong compliance to Sprouts food safety programs and standards. 

  Essential Job Functions

·         Develops food safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance to company and regulatory standards

·         Benchmarks against industry best practices to maintain food safety leadership within our market areas

·         Develops and delivers food safety training programs to ensure both compliance standards and Sprout’s food safety standards are met and maintained

·         Assists in the evaluation and development of new product standard operating procedures for food and food handling 

·         Works closely with store design on new and remodeled store and merchandising plans to meet food safety compliance

·         Identifies key areas to improve food safety and support the implementation of new process controls

·         Assists with managing and responding to incidents (alleged illnesses/injuries, foreigh objects, and intentional food tampering) related to store prepared food products; acts as the "lead investigator" for customer complaints due to product, facilities and/or illness complaints

·         Provides expert compliance knowledge and guidance with regard to food safety, crisis situations, and food defense for our stores and distribution facilities

·         Provides expert knowledge and guidance for federal, state and local regulations with regard to food safety, organic, nutritional and country-of-origin labeling requirements and control methods

·         Oversees Food Handling certification for all stores to maintain compliance

·         Manages the company’s RECALL program

·         Designs and implements an effective pest control program for stores; implements pest control reporting and critical item tracking program

·         Provides direction and management of the sanitation program with oversight of the sanitation service provider; trains employees on their responsibilities

·         Become the Qualified Individual to the extent the Food Safety Modernization Act requires as that act pertains to Sprouts

·         Other related duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·         Prefer Bachelors Degree in Food Safety/Food Science, Environmental Health/Biological Sciences or related field; other degrees considered based on industry and practical experience, plus 2-4 years experience in the retail food industry working with food safety compliance or adult education programs; or an acceptable combination of education and experience

·         Strong knowledge of FDA/USDA and industry specific regulatory requirements, Food Code and experience interacting with company and regulatory officials at all levels

·         Excellent working knowledge of local, state and federal food safety regulations (FDA, GMP's, USDA, GAP's, etc)

·         Experience in the design and development of Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols; in depth knowledge of HACCP, food recalls, and withdrawals, food distribution channels, traceability methods, emerging foodborne pathogens and state of the art control strategies as demonstrated by being HACCP certified

·         Ability to provide direction and leadership to effectively manage the performance and development of the food safety regulatory program and staff

·         Self directed and able to work independently

·         Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills

·         Strong planning, coordination and time management skills

·         Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills

·         Solid sense of integrity and ethics

·         Ability to conduct food safety audits

·         Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  Physical Requirements

·         Exposure to hot and cold environments, including freezers and cool storage areas

·         The job duties require an employee to bend, reach, and stand for extended periods.

Summary Description

The Food Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing food safety including Good Manufacturing Practices/Good Retail Practices for Sprouts to assure the stores have and are implementing a sound foundation of programs and services under which to operate. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the food safety operating system, to assure Sprouts store support teams and its store level associates are knowledgeable about their food safety roles and responsibilities and executing the program properly. This position develops and maintains strong working partnerships with state and local health agencies, as well as vendor partners to ensure strong compliance to Sprouts food safety programs and standards. 

  Essential Job Functions

·         Develops food safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance to company and regulatory standards

·         Benchmarks against industry best practices to maintain food safety leadership within our market areas

·         Develops and delivers food safety training programs to ensure both compliance standards and Sprout’s food safety standards are met and maintained

·         Assists in the evaluation and development of new product standard operating procedures for food and food handling 

·         Works closely with store design on new and remodeled store and merchandising plans to meet food safety compliance

·         Identifies key areas to improve food safety and support the implementation of new process controls

·         Assists with managing and responding to incidents (alleged illnesses/injuries, foreigh objects, and intentional food tampering) related to store prepared food products; acts as the "lead investigator" for customer complaints due to product, facilities and/or illness complaints

·         Provides expert compliance knowledge and guidance with regard to food safety, crisis situations, and food defense for our stores and distribution facilities

·         Provides expert knowledge and guidance for federal, state and local regulations with regard to food safety, organic, nutritional and country-of-origin labeling requirements and control methods

·         Oversees Food Handling certification for all stores to maintain compliance

·         Manages the company’s RECALL program

·         Designs and implements an effective pest control program for stores; implements pest control reporting and critical item tracking program

·         Provides direction and management of the sanitation program with oversight of the sanitation service provider; trains employees on their responsibilities

·         Become the Qualified Individual to the extent the Food Safety Modernization Act requires as that act pertains to Sprouts

·         Other related duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·         Prefer Bachelors Degree in Food Safety/Food Science, Environmental Health/Biological Sciences or related field; other degrees considered based on industry and practical experience, plus 2-4 years experience in the retail food industry working with food safety compliance or adult education programs; or an acceptable combination of education and experience

·         Strong knowledge of FDA/USDA and industry specific regulatory requirements, Food Code and experience interacting with company and regulatory officials at all levels

·         Excellent working knowledge of local, state and federal food safety regulations (FDA, GMP's, USDA, GAP's, etc)

·         Experience in the design and development of Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols; in depth knowledge of HACCP, food recalls, and withdrawals, food distribution channels, traceability methods, emerging foodborne pathogens and state of the art control strategies as demonstrated by being HACCP certified

·         Ability to provide direction and leadership to effectively manage the performance and development of the food safety regulatory program and staff

·         Self directed and able to work independently

·         Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills

·         Strong planning, coordination and time management skills

·         Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills

·         Solid sense of integrity and ethics

·         Ability to conduct food safety audits

·         Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  Physical Requirements

·         Exposure to hot and cold environments, including freezers and cool storage areas

·         The job duties require an employee to bend, reach, and stand for extended periods.

·         Requires use of personal vehicle for frequent travel to stores

·         Travel will be required to visit stores and distribution centers in other regions of the country

Must possess valid drivers license, mandatory insurance, and an acceptable driving record

·         Requires use of personal vehicle for frequent travel to stores

·         Travel will be required to visit stores and distribution centers in other regions of the country

Must possess valid drivers license, mandatory insurance, and an acceptable driving record

 

This job has specific physical requirements that may require you to lift up to 75 lbs, to operate machinary with moving mechanical parts, bend, reach, kneel, squat, stand of a long period of time, or push/pull heavy loads.  Qualified candidates will be contacted. To learn more about all the benefits of working at Sprouts' and how you can become part of our growing team, apply on-line at Sprouts' Farmers Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Arizona || Phoenix || CHQ-11811 N. Tatum Blvd, Suite 2400 || Store Support Center Jobs || SF:NON ||