Director of Food Safety

The H&S Family of Bakeries are a network of 10 bakeries and multiple distribution centers along the East Coast, all committed to one thing: producing the best quality bread products possible. H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. Together, our baked goods can be found in a wide range of establishments, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities.

The Director of Food Safety plays a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive the highest quality and safest products. Key responsibilities include:

Role & Responsibilities

• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple situations and projects.
• Must work with people and aid in their development.
• Ensure each bakery adheres to the different customer policies and their procedures.
• Follow up and improve on current policies and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in certification audits (GFSI / BRC). Aid all facilities in being prepared and compliant.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, customer requirements and 3rd party audits.
• Performs in-house audits / inspections to aid in location compliance and control of possible risk.
• Participates in investigations to determine and address root causes of special situations, regulatory inspections, customer audits to assure proper investigation, root cause and resolution.
• Responsible for company distribution centers.
• Tracks state audits for the distribution centers and follow up with their corrective actions.
• Completes all required FDA facility (includes distribution centers) registrations.
• Works with Sanitation Managers and their departments to help develop and share best practices. Help them to properly complete their department corrective actions and root causes. Conduct sanitation group calls and group meetings to share best practices and gain additional knowledge.
• Pest control knowledge to aid in control, identification, and follow up if a special situation occurs.
• Work with staff to oversee and edit programs where necessary to eliminate consumer complaints.
• Follow up on corrective action plans.
• Follow up on each location in-house committee inspections.
• Works with auditing companies, and customer contacts in scheduling audits. Communicates concerning unannounced audits to avoid conflict.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Physical Demands

• Ability to work as part of a team or even as a leader of a team.
• Must possess good leadership skills.
• Certified Food Safety Manager and HACCP certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (FDA, GFSI, BRC,).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience in leading and participating in certification audits and inspections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and food safety software.

What’s in it for you?

At the H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable benefits packages, including medical/dental/vision, short term disability, retirement savings, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and of course – cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.