Director of National Accounts, Food Safety & Quality

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• In the capacity of the FSQA Director for National Accounts, this position is tasked with enhancing food safety and quality strategies for any National account within the Fresh Division.

• This role will primarily involve direct interaction with customers.

• Collaborating closely with the Account Manager and Executive team, the incumbent will gain a deep understanding of the key client strategies, challenges, gaps, and risks, serving as an advocate and consultant for Fresh Division clients regarding FSQA matters.

• The position will also address the daily food safety requirements of clients, including substitute supplier evaluations, management of food safety claims, specification tolerances, and more.

• Additionally, the role will aid clients in their ongoing quality enhancement and FSQA initiatives driven by their specific needs.

• The individual will work in close collaboration with the Senior Director of Food Safety and Compliance and will be responsible for leading and managing the Food Safety Project Manager.

• This role will coordinate with the FSQA Project Manager for National Accounts to ensure that all client projects and initiatives are properly monitored and commitments are fulfilled.

• Working alongside other teams within the Fresh Services Food Safety team, the role aims to optimize task and project management efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a food safety role, ideally within Produce, Meat, and/or Seafood sectors.

• At least 5 years of experience in either a processor or distributor facility, or within a National Foodservice organization (preferably one of our current clients).

• A Master’s degree in food science, safety, or a related field is preferred.

• Proven leadership skills and a strong business accountability record.

• Experience in the foodservice industry is highly advantageous, whether on the supplier, distributor, or client side.

• Proven project management abilities along with excellent personal productivity and communication skills, both oral and written.

• Ability to work effectively and positively with cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional communication skills are essential, including listening, writing, oral presentations, and proficiency in productivity tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage options from the outset. Medical, dental, and vision plans are just the start! We also provide ancillary plans, including flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life insurance, along with company-paid life and long-term disability plans. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Commitment to your success. We offer an extensive training and development program and competitive compensation.

• Promote well-being = Enhance work performance. Enjoy our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy, allowing you to take time off without needing to accrue it first!