Food Safety Quality Field Specialist
Leverage technical expertise and leadership to assure safety and quality of Kroger branded products.
Work closely with and monitor manufacturing or fresh food facilities to maintain relevant Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification.
Ensure all labeling and packaging meets legal requirements.
Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names.
As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.
With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter.
That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life.
We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow.
If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you.
Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's Degree in food science technology, dairy science, bakery science, food microbiology or related field
* 3+ years of experience in quality assurance and food safety/quality systems in a fresh food preparation or manufacturing environment
* HACCP certification
* CQA, PCQI, internal auditor training or related function
* Strong oral/written communication skills
* Demonstrated excellence in project management, problem solving and execution
* Advanced knowledge in food microbiology, refrigerated foods, U.S.
Department of Agriculture USDA and FDA regulations, specialty ingredients or supplement regulations
* Multiple audit scheme experience/ability to oversee facility compliance to GFSI certification body standards
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
* 5+ years leadership experience promoting quality concepts/principles and overseeing the Kroger Co.
Quality Management System
* Any experience/expertise to validate changes to food safety fundamentals, food safety plans and food quality plans that impact the Kroger manufacturing network's ability to deliver, safe quality food
* Any experience with statistical process control (SPC) and Lean/Six Sigma
* Any experience implementing/maintaining robust quality systems (e.g.
ISO 9001, 22000, SQF, BRC)
* Proficient with product lifecycle management (PLM), Redzone, Teams, other LIMS systems
* Develop, maintain/improve food safety and quality plans for all processes at food facilities, including inspect...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Cincinnati, US-OH
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Kroger Corporate
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Reference: 69669
- Posted: 2024-10-04 08:37:44 -
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