Facility Food Safety and Compliance Supervisor

Company Information :

D’Arrigo Bros. Co., of California, is a 100-year old, rapidly growing agricultural company based in Salinas, California and is one of the largest vegetable growers and packer / shippers.

The company has a rich history as an industry trend-setter, not a follower. Since the day the company was founded by Stephen and Andrew D’Arrigo, two immigrant brothers from Messina, Sicily, innovation has been its hallmark.

With third generation D’Arrigo family members at the helm of our West Coast operations, you

can be sure that the traditions of being the very best in the business emanate from the top and are carried out by our dedicated family of approximately 3,500 employees.

Always look for the distinctive Andy Boy pink label to know you can reliably get the finest pick of the crop.

Summary / objective :

The Facility Food Safety & Compliance Supervisor, under direct supervision of the Facility Food Safety & Compliance Manager, maintains the food safety program requirements for the northern and southern districts’ facilities, including Mexico.

This includes participation in second- and third-party food safety audits. In addition, it provides leadership, expertise, and comprehensive oversight of food safety program requirements at the facility to workers and colleagues at all levels.

Essential functions : (to include supervisory responsibilities if applicable)

• Assists the Facility Food Safety & Compliance Manager in the execution and maintenance of all food safety program functions, such as Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Primus GFS, Organic, and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirements, to meet customer, governmental, and third-party food safety requirements.
• Ensures all facility food safety programs and policies are being followed by employees at all levels and provides training and corrective actions where needed.
• Collaborates and works alongside the Sanitation Foreperson to ensure an effective sanitation program.
• Performs Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) testing and provides direction when needed.
• Maintains necessary compliance paperwork related to food safety in an organized manner.
• Oversees iAuditor software and creates digital forms as needed to comply with D’Arrigo food safety requirements.
• Interacts with outside facilities in Arizona and Mexico to ensure food safety programs and documentation requirements are met.
• Conducts second-party inspections of outside facilities
• Participates in third-party audits of outside facilities
• Ensures corrective measures and safety issues are abated per audit and inspection findings in a timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining the FSVP, which includes conducting facility second-party audits and inspections on potential new and existing suppliers.

If needed, work with a D'Arrigo field food safety representative to approve growing operations.

• Conducts oversight of the company facility Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), including customer sampling requirements.
• Oversees and implements the food safety training matrix for all facility personnel, including department heads.
• Collaborates with operations on the initiation of corrective action and preventative measures when necessary.
• Oversees the cooling process in relation to the required chemical inputs; this includes troubleshooting, chemical monitoring, and training.
• Participates in and executes emergency response protocols in times of need.
• Ensures all facility safety and regulatory programs are being followed by employees at all levels.
• Follows company policies and practices while representing the company in an ethical and business-like manner in all interactions with employees, management, customers, government agencies, etc.
• Ability to adhere to timelines and meet deadlines.
• Contributes to fostering a positive organizational and food safety culture.

Additional functions :

• Miscellaneous duties assigned by Management.
Competencies :
• Team Player
• Team Player
• Positive, can do attitude, and internally motivated.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems independently, with judgment.
• Displays excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the company.
• Consistently demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and dependability.
• Demonstrates a high level of customer service skills, resourcefulness, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Flexibility with a schedule, as needed, and the ability to work and be available beyond normal business hours, including weekends.

Work environment :

Ability to work in a cold / wet environment, including outdoors; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Physical requirements :

See separate physical requirements document for this role.

Travel required :

Ability to travel to Arizona and Mexico for extended periods of time, including relocation. Must possess a passport or other approved documentation for international travel.

Required education and experience :

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Degree, or certification, in a food-related topic or an equivalent in experience of at least 5 years.
• Knowledge of GFSI standards and guidelines (Primus).
• PCQI, or equivalent certification.
• HACCP certification.
• Supervisory Experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• General understanding of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel programs).
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.

Preferred education and experience :

N / A

Additional eligibility requirements :

N / A

Affirmative Action / EEO statement :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company assures equal employment opportunity with respect to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, transfers, and promotions.

All Company practices will be administered without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of FMLA leave, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law in terms and conditions of employment.

Information provided on this application will not be used for any discriminatory purpose.

Other duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay range : $75,000-$85,000

$75,000-$85,000