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Chemical Food Safety Director

**Department:** Chemical - Operations

**Job Status** : Full Time

**FLSA Status:** Salary Exempt

**Reports To:** Senior Vice President of Operations

**Work Schedule:** Varies

**Amount of Travel Required:** 0-50%

**Positions Supervised:** Yes

WHO YOU ARE:

Do you stay in-the-know and at the forefront of Food Safety processes, technology, and skills? Do

you have a passion for protecting the world’s food supply? As the Food Safety Director, you will be

responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Food Safety programs within our

business while effectively promoting the mission and values of our company to achieve strategic

company goals. Why wait? Apply now!

WHO WE ARE:

+ Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.

+ Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.

+ Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.

+ Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION:

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

+ **Protect What Matters:** We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.?

+ **Deliver On Our Promises** **?:** We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.?

+ **Win as a Team** **?:** We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.?

+ **Advance a Safer Future** **?:** We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Food Safety Director will oversee and manage all aspects of the Food Safety program within

their region and companywide as needed. Job duties include:

Management

+ Lead a team within the broader Innovation group focused on the company’s foundation of food safety.

+ The team comprises 20-30 technical experts and scientists.

Food Safety Laboratory Oversight

+ Provide strategic direction and leadership for lab operations ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant testing services.

+ Coordinate and organize biomapping at customer locations to gain insight into site performance and pathogen control opportunities.

+ Support technical services group with pathogen analyses of samples collected at customer locations.

+ Perform lab scale experiments simulating processes within customer sites to gain depth of understanding and for evaluation of new processes and/or process improvements.

+ Ensure lab services support current and emerging needs of food and beverage clients, with a focus on innovation and reliability.

Technical Services for Food and Beverage

+ Lead a field-based technical service team dedicated to pathogen control at customer processing facilities.

+ Guide development and implementation of on-site food safety interventions, sanitation procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.

+ Collaborate with customers to solve complex food safety challenges and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer standards.

FSQA and Regulatory Compliance

+ Oversee the FSQA group responsible for quality assurance across all company production sites.

+ Ensure consistent application of food safety and quality programs, including HACCP, GMPs, and internal auditing.

+ Manage all regulatory submissions and approvals (USDA, FDA, EPA) necessary for product commercialization.

+ Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and ensure up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations.

+ Special projects and other duties as assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES:

+ Must be 18 years of age or older.

+ Bachelor's degree in food science/food safety or other related scientific field.

+ 10+ years of related experience in Food Safety with vast USDA/FDA background.

+ Deep understanding of foodborne pathogens, control strategies, and industry best practices.

+ Proven experience working with USDA, FDA, and EPA regulatory frameworks.

+ Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.

+ Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

+ Experience leading a food testing laboratory.

+ HACCP, PCQI, or other relevant food safety certifications.

+ Familiarity with sanitation chemicals, environmental monitoring, and food safety interventions.

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

This position is based in your home office, when not travelling to the corporate headquarters,

customer, or plant locations which may require the use of PPE including safety glasses, hardhat,

ear protection, and/or other protective equipment/clothing. Walking, standing, sitting, and

computer work are all required in this environment. Sitting for extended periods of time when

travelling (mostly driving) is also required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

+ Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

+ Basic Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Company Paid Long-Term Disability

+ 401k Retirement Plan

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Paid Sick Time

+ Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

+ Training & Development Opportunities

Safe Foods, a Division of Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Safe Foods is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!