Department Manager Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work youdo- it’s about your personal growth and creating meaningful change.

Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That meansimproving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens,providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living withinfood deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and somuch more. Working with us means you are making a difference withinyour community and beyond. We aren’t just a grocery store: we’reworld-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set thestandards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry. TheFood Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Team Leader is responsiblefor managing and supervising the FSQA team in the metro foodproduction facility.

Responsibilities:

Lead the daily operations ofthe FSQA team, including assigning tasks, providing guidance andtraining, ensuring all FSQA standards are met and safety protocolsare followed. Establish a culture that prioritizes food safety andquality at the facility. Design, implement, and manage qualityassurance programs and procedures to ensure product quality andconsistency. Develop and enforce quality standards andspecifications for raw materials, in-process materials, andfinished products. Oversee environmental monitoring program andother swabbing programs as required to conform to GoodManufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical ControlPoints (HACCP), and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)guidelines. Monitor all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures(SSOPs) and update them frequently as dictated by business needs orthe USDA, including cross training Team Members on SSOPs. Act asthe primary liaison for all internal and external food safety andquality issues (customer complaints, USDA, Food & Drug Association(FDA). Uphold all Whole Foods Market, USDA, and FDA programstandards and work closely with USDA inspector. Oversee PestControl Program and work with third party provider to remedypest-related issues. Follow, comply with, and enforce establishedprocedures, including health and sanitation guidelines andadherence to safe work practices. Maintain accurate and up-to-datedocumentation and records of all quality assurance and food safetyactivities with daily audits to verify compliance. Handle foodsafety crises, including product recalls, contamination incidents,and other emergencies. Interview, select, train, develop, counsel,and manage performance for Team Members in a way that builds andsustains a high-performing and engaged team. Collaborate with TeamMember Services on Team Member relations including properdocumentation, investigations, corrective actions, and resolve teamconcerns and/or issues. In collaboration with subject matterexperts, maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure compliancewith, relevant regulatory rules and standards, includingOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USDA, StateDepartment of Agriculture, HACCP, FSMA, Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA), Department of Labor, Health and Sanitation regulations,Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Weights and Measures. Builda positive work environment of outstanding teamwork and mutualrespect.

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in food science,microbiology, animal sciences, or a related field preferred ORequivalent combination of education and FSQA experience within afood manufacturing facility. 2 years of FSQA facility experiencewithin a food production environment and 12 months of supervisoryFSQA experience in the food manufacturing industry. PCQI and HACCPcertified preferred. Proven track record of success in an FSQAleadership role in the food manufacturing industry. Ability todevelop, implement, and manage food safety and quality assuranceprograms. Experience in conducting internal and external audits andinspections to ensure compliance with food safety and qualitystandards. Proficiency in analyzing data from quality tests,audits, and inspections to identify trends, non-conformities, andareas for improvement. Intermediate computer skills; proficiency inselect Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); andability to learn custom applications. Basic understanding ofEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) processes within a foodmanufacturing environment. Ability to work well with others,self-motivated, and capable of working independently with littlesupervision. Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needsof the facility, including nights, weekends and holidays asrequired. Ability to build strong partnerships with keystakeholders including Team Members, customers suppliers, andregulators. A genuine passion for food and a deep commitment to ourpurpose to nourish people and the planet. Physical Requirements /

Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must adhere tocompany dress code, standards of production kitchen dress, andpersonal protective equipment (PPE). Must be able to perform theessential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation.

Handuse:

single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.

Workrequires the following motions:

bending, twisting, squatting, andreaching. Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

Exposure totemperatures:

90 degrees Fahrenheit. Ability to work in wet and dryconditions. May require the use of ladders. At Whole Foods Market,we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all TeamMembers and candidates regardless of race, color, religion,national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genderidentity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any otherlegally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires andpromotes individuals solely based on qualifications for theposition to be filled and business needs. The wage range for thisposition is $79,040.00-$135,200.00 Annual, commensurate withexperience. Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits”. WholeBenefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits,eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to otherbenefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determinedunder the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’sdate of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole FoodsMarket Careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employmentopportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race,color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexualorientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status,disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. WholeFoods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based onqualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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