Summary of Job Description:

The FSQA Manager (International & Multi Concepts) is responsible for ensuring the safety of suppliers and ingredients for Panda Restaurant Group. This position develops and implements food safety programs, policies, and procedures related to the International and Multi Concept categories.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages risk-based supplier food safety audit Program for International and Multi Concept Categories. Coordinate internal and third-party auditors and perform audits as scheduled and required. Pre-screen potential suppliers for adherence to Panda's food safety standards and capabilities.
• Maintains collaborative cross functional partnerships with International and Multi Concept Teams.
• Ensures the safety of food ingredients served to guests by developing and implementing food safety programs for the international and multi concept categories.
• Collaborates with SCM to expand the company's supply base to meet company growth. Ensures the safety of suppliers and products for International and multi concept categories.
• Manages performance data for supply chain partners and suppliers and identifies any performance improvement opportunities related to the international and multi concept categories.
• Investigates issues related to the safety of ingredients for international and multi concept categories. Supports with obtaining credit from suppliers or DCs where the safety does not meet company specifications.
• Coaches and enrolls supply chain partners to implement continuous improvements to minimize food safety risks.
• Collects and analyzes supplier, guest, and operator feedback pertaining to food safety and/or regulatory for international and multi concept categories and works with supply chain partners and purchasing agents to address issues.
• Reviews and updates QA manual containing FSQA policies standards, processes, and guidelines for suppliers and supply chain partners.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background & experience:

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Meat Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in FSQA in a food processing or food safety auditing environment, with increasing management responsibility; experience working with GFSI standards and conducting Food Safety audits.
• Internal communications experience preferred but not mandatory
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• If hired, completion of annual store training.

Pay Range: M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You're wanted here:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [email protected] .

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