DescriptionPrimus Group, Inc., a global leader in food safety for the fresh produce industry, is in search of a
Quality and Food Safety Director to support our team in Santa Maria, CA. This position requires domestic travel up to 30%. Telecommuting is an option up to 25%.
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Annual Wage: $111,925
General Responsibilities:- Supervise, evaluate, and develop the Compliance Team through the delegation of assignments, performance management, and regular mentoring.
- Develop and mentor the team to embrace innovation and adopt new technologies, leveraging them to better support clients in meeting regulatory requirements.
- Establish KPIs, monitor team performance, and present measurable results to leadership for decision-making.
- Assist in activities related to GFSI benchmark requirements, employing a deep understanding of the specific processes, documentation, and compliance aspects involved.
- Act as the escalation point for complex compliance and client issues, providing effective solutions and maintaining client satisfaction.
- Anticipate, identify, and mitigate regulatory and operational risks, implementing proactive strategies to safeguard compliance and business continuity.
- Represent the Compliance Team in executive discussions and external forums.
- Support stakeholders in their supply chain program, food safety, and promotion-related concerns, leveraging knowledge in supply chain management and operations within the food and agriculture sector.
- Monitor current and emerging government/industry regulations using a deep understanding of the legislative landscape as it relates to food safety.
RequirementsQualifications: - Bachelor's in Food Safety or Science, or Agricultural Science or Technology, and
- 2 years' experience in the job or as Quality and Food Safety Auditor or Analyst
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