ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! This position is responsible for managing the food safety, quality, and regulatory risks of designated product categories. The role will partner with cross-functional teams to define product specifications and evaluate suppliers and private label products within the assigned categories. The role will proactively work with private label suppliers, business clients and other stakeholders to build process controls to manage food safety and quality risks. The role with partner with suppliers on investigations regarding product food safety and quality This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote. Responsibilities: Ensures compliance of all assigned suppliers and products to US Foods requirements regarding food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, approving/suspending/restricting/disqualifying as required. Responsible to monitor approximately 100+ supplier facilities depending on the category(ies) supported. Collaborates with assigned suppliers to maintain product specifications to ensure consistent adherence to food safety, quality and regulatory requirements. This requires teaming up with the Category Management team to hold suppliers accountable to US Foods requirements. Conducts supplier facility risk assessments both through reviewing documentation and by conducting on-site inspections for site approvals to evaluate regulatory performance standards, critical to quality attributes, processing techniques, environmental monitoring and general microbiology. Manages investigations regarding product safety and quality. Participate as an active member of the cross-functional team enabling commercial success through maintenance of food safety standards and food regulatory compliance requirements while balancing innovation and commercialization needs. Provides or identifies resources to assist in providing food safety, quality and regulatory subject matter expertise to cross-functional business partners including policies and regulations (including those specific to assigned product categories such as FSIS, Low Acid Canned Food Processing, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, The Produce Rule etc.) Working knowledge of specific regulatory programs related to assigned product category(ies) Partners with Product Development to design new products and define product specifications and plays a key role in the product review process. Provides ongoing diligence by ensuring product conformity to defined specifications and managing the internal and supplier approval process. Participates in plant trials and/or first productions, as appropriate, for new and/or existing products. Accountable for ensuring that the product meets brand standards at both the food safety and quality level. Complete product quality evaluations for all new and existing products as required per product for approvals and/or investigation follow-up. Actively manages supplier, customer, and internal feedback to support product quality and drive continuous improvement. Analyze complaint and product evaluation data to identify trends and opportunities with products and suppliers to drive continuous improvement. Compile and issue quarterly FSQ scorecard to assigned suppliers. Other duties as assigned by manager. Qualifications: Education/Training: B.Sc. in applicable field of science for the role, (e.g. food science, dairy science, meat science, animal science, plant science, engineering, microbiology, etc.) or commensurate degree PCQI/HACCP certified Auditor certification strongly preferred Related Experience: Minimum 5 years Food Safety Quality management experience with responsibility for developing, implementing and managing food safety programs and policy. Demonstrated knowledge with FDA (FSMA) & USDA regulatory requirements and food safety systems. 2 years experience in a food manufacturing environment Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong leader and mentor Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize; required Deep understanding of environmental monitoring programs Deep knowledge/understanding and application of FSMA/Preventive Controls, Food Safety Plan design, measurement, documentation and training; required. Strong interpersonal skills required, including the ability to relate and positively influence at all organizational levels Travel: Up to 30-40% travel including overnight travel - Some travel may be out of the country. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $85,000 - $140,000 EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información. 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