[Hiring] Food Safety Lead @Intralox

Role Description

This position is critical as CFS works with global food processors who demand consistency in programs and food safety standards. Preference to a New Orleans based candidate.

• Lead collaboration with Intralox account teams in the assigned category(s) and region(s) to support food customer and OEM strategies for business advancement.
• Engagement in account planning and travel to support customer initiatives (e.g. strategy development, capital project support, etc.) and meetings (e.g., Quality/Food Safety meetings, lunch & learn, etc.).
• Collaborate with other regions to align activity and communication across the global team on focus, Large global accounts.
• Create and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers at customers.
• Strengthen CFS engagement and develop more business in the assigned product category(s) within the region(s).
• Lead on-site customer workshop training.
• Assess regional and global food processors and provide objective, world-class recommendations utilizing the CFS Preventive Plan Continuum.
• Support troubleshooting and mitigation for food safety challenges.
• Be a trainer in the CFS Institute. Lead presentations and breakouts for a global customer base in Sanitation Essentials and Hygienic Design Training.
• Work alongside food processors to support implementation of recommendations.
• Effectively communicate with personnel at all levels of responsibility within the customer’s organization.
• Train, and make recommendations to, equipment manufacturers on Hygienic Design Principles and strategies.
• Support development of future training offerings, including digital, as well as future customer support offerings.
• Be an active member of the food industry community, including engagement in Food Industry conferences, tradeshows, industry improvement efforts, and speaking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preference of science degree (or equivalent).
• Passionate about Hygiene/Sanitation and Food Safety.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the food processing industry (Bakery, Meat, Poultry, Dairy, and/or Produce) with significant experience in plant hygiene and sanitation with a food manufacturing company.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, in both technical and sales content, with all levels of personnel within a company.
• Excellent training and presentation skills and the ability to explain food safety concepts to those not specialized in the field.
• Self-managed with an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communicator and team player capable of simplifying complex scenarios.
• Well-structured and organized.
• Customer value focused.
• Curiosity for new models of growth; willingness and ability to explore new offerings and new technologies.
• Ability to set priorities, utilize and coordinate resources, and manage projects from start to finish with little supervision.
• Ability to effectively work on a team, either as a leader or member of the team.
• Solid understanding of Sanitation Concepts and the ability to interact with Microbiologists, Sanitation Managers, Engineers, and Management.
• Knowledge of process control, HACCP, and general food manufacturing principles.
• Desire to travel 55-60% of the time; international travel may be required at times.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required in English, with fluency in Spanish as a plus.
• Local to New Orleans a plus.

Requirements

• EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled