Food Safety Manager

Fruit Fillings; Inc. was founded in 1981 in Fresno, California by Stephen G. Norcross, Everett E. Norcross Jr., Everett E. Norcross III, and Keith L. Siemens. A spin-off of Robb Ross Foods, Inc. a full line bakery distributor operating in Central and Northern California.  We specialize in all phases of fruit products from the simple strawberry glaze to the most sophisticated pectin based jams. Custom formulation is also a part of our everyday production, our staff food chemists can provide custom products for shipment to all four corners of the globe. 

 

We are seeking a Food Safety Manager who will be responsible for:

• Food safety and HACCP compliance and review of daily production documentation


• Provides HACCP guidance to the operation, including HACCP plan reviews and validation


• Coordinates with Research and Development on product formulation safety and approval


• Responsible for food safety as it relates to vendor management


• Ensuring that the facility, including the off-site warehouse, meets all food safety laws, regulations, and corporate policies


• Accountability for food safety during all hours of operation


• Responsible for adherence to the Allergen management program, including new product review for allergen content


• Interfaces with and responds to regulatory agencies during Federal or State audits to ensure compliance to regulations.  


• Interacts with federal or state inspectors regarding product releases


• Responsible for HACCP, GMP, and food safety training at regular employee meetings


• Oversees the Quality Control technician team


• Creates and maintains wastewater reports for federal, state and local agencies


• Involves daily interaction and coordination with Plant Manager and R & D Manager


• Ensures compliance to all standard work processes, including Production Sanitation


• Ensures that the plant is in compliance with all regulations, including Food Safety, sanitation, allergen control, pest control, and regulations relating to acidified foods production


• Is an active member of the Food Safety Team


• Responsible for overseeing and managing the Organic Program


• Adheres to and administers company policies and procedures


• Manages GFSI program: manuals, audits, and daily compliance


• Manages, trains, and reports findings of the Fruit Fillings’ Cross Audit Team


• Creates and manages specification and nutritional information for company and proprietary products


• Monitors Construction Food Safety plans for appropriate and consistent content, documentation and execution


• Manages and oversees water quality requirements and reporting


• Responsible for environmental pathogen monitoring and reporting


• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

• BA degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related studies
  
• Five (5) to seven (7) years experience in quality and food safety is highly preferred

Candidate Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous HACCP certification program design and implementation is required
  
• Thorough technical knowledge of quality and food safety is required
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership strengths and ability to work with a team are required
  
• Computer software skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Genesis ESHA (or other nutritional formulation programs) required

Candidate Preferred Qualifications:

• Food processing and packaging is desired
  
• Experience in managing process is preferred
  
• Prior GMP experience
  
• Understanding of GMP, SSOP, SOP, PM, Organic programs
  
• Better Process Control School completion / Certification.

Please DO NOT APPLY if you do not meet the above requirements and qualifications.

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, Fruit Fillings, Inc. does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender (except where gender is a bonafide occupational qualification), disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local laws.