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Director, Food Safety Kitsap County, WA Salary: $105,600.00 - $140,700.00 Position Overview: The Food Safety Director will lead and manage the company's food safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and fostering a culture of food safety awareness. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive food safety programs and policies, conducting audits, and providing expert guidance to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Regularly review and update food safety programs, policies, HACCP plans, chemical programs, and SOPs to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Establish and maintain a food recall program. Develop and manage internal and external food safety audit programs, including audit schedules, forms, communication processes, and corrective actions. Implement advanced environmental monitoring programs to detect and control potential food safety hazards. Communicate effectively with individuals at varying knowledge levels to drive organizational change. Serve as the primary contact with external regulatory agencies and guests for food safety initiatives. Conduct regular audits and inspections of company and partner food producer facilities to identify and mitigate potential food safety hazards and risks. Develop and update training programs for employees on food safety principles, practices, and regulations. Monitor and analyze food safety data and trends to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to senior management. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies to support strategic growth. Qualifications: ~ Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or a related technical field. ~7-10 years of experience in food safety management or a similar role. ~ Experience in the food retail or food service industry is a plus. ~ Proven experience in developing and managing HACCP food safety programs. ~ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. ~ Ability to assess and manage risk, conduct root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans. ~ Experience conducting internal audits and managing third-party audits.

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