Specialist I Food Safety

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA

Position Summary:

Provide direction and support to the company’s overall success through the protection of HR, assets and business operations. Manage food safety and occupational safety standards and practices for the assigned campus. Identify and influence food safety and occupational safety education and training needs. Maintain technical and process-related programs and tools to address education and training needs. Effectively integrate food safety and occupational safety compliance prevention into day-to-day operations at multiple levels and functional areas within the Company.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities (essential functions):

• Other safety related tasks as assigned
• Serve as Chairperson on the Accident Review Committee and Safety Committee
• Lead annual GFSI recertification audits
• Maintain food safety and occupational safety training programs to ensure governmental compliance
• Manage and support existing food safety programs and emerging priorities
• Manage the Powered Industrial Truck training program and ensure all associates are properly certified
• Conduct audits of facilities to ensure General Food Safety (GFSI) and safety compliance
• Review OSHA Logs and ensure accuracy
• Participate in food safety and occupational safety forums and sponsor workshops to ensure continued compliance
• Ensure associates receive food safety and occupational safety orientation training and all required annual trainings
• Periodically review and monitor electronic files for compliance to annual and new hire certification and trainings for food safety and occupational safety
• Conduct training for associates and management related to food safety and environmental health and safety.
• Provide technical support to associates and management regarding food safety and occupational safety programs.
• Partner with internal and external business partners at various levels of the organization

Knowledge:

• Seasoned knowledge of food safety, sanitation audits, pest control, food safety training, weights & measures, Country of Origin requirements, regulatory food codes (FDA Food Code)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Skills:

• Strong coaching, training and motivational skills: ability to lead
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to excel in a team environment
• Self-starter with solid interpersonal skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and reprioritize based on emerging risk

Abilities:

• Work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions (i.e. cool temperatures, concrete floors, powered industrial trucks)
• Ability to communicate and complete required record keeping functions
• May require overnight travel, as necessary (often reacting to inclement weather issues)
• Must be able to work needed schedule to perform assigned duties
• Ability to work in a –5 degree to 90+ degree Fahrenheit environment (temperature varies within each department) for long periods of time

Education:

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in managing food safety or quality assurance related work including training and auditing.
• Registered Sanitarian or state equivalent and Certified Professional-Food Safety (CP-FS) credentials.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of experience and or specialized certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in a life science (food science, biology, microbiology, zoology) or public health field.
• Master’s Degree in public health or food science related field.

Supervision Received:

• There will be standard expectations of processes and reviews, however this role will lead research to determine root cause(s) for exceptions discovered.
• Periodic check-ins with campus leader to review performance of facility and takes lead discussing with facility team on how to resolve unfavorable audit results/findings or steps to take to be FSMA compliant.

Supervision Given:

Provide indirect coaching and mentoring with leadership team and floor associates.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email [email protected].