Manger of Food Safety and Quality

Position Summary

Who We Are

International Delights, LLC is a leading fresh-baked goods supplier in the New York area, dedicated to crafting exceptional pastries that enhance everyday experiences. Established in 1986 in Greenwich Village, the company has grown from a small bakery to 180,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility with over 300 team members. Offering renowned brands such as iDelights, Délices & Co., Oven Delights, and House of Scones, we bring a diverse range of high-quality baked goods to hotels, restaurants, and retail customers. Guided by a commitment to process excellence and innovation, International Delights continues to deliver superior products and serves as a trusted name in industry. For more details, visit us at www.intdelights.com.

The Manager of Food Safety and Quality proactively manages our food safety plan, environmental monitoring programs, supplier approval program, 3rd party accreditations and audits, regulatory standards, and a variety of other food safety and quality issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality and Food Safety Systems

• Develop, implement and manage quality and food safety plan in accordance with FSMA’s preventive controls for human food.
• Maintain knowledge of SQF System updates and keep abreast of regulatory changes pertaining the food industry.
• Ensure the management of HACCP/Preventive Controls, Allergen Control, Pest Prevention, and Environmental Monitoring programs.
• Ensure the verification and validation activities of all food safety programs in compliance with SQF and FSMA.
• Data analysis, conduct trend analysis, root cause analysis and CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Action) analysis.
• Monitor and analyze incoming raw materials, work in progress, finished product and processing parameters.
• Establish and monitor the HACCP/Preventive Controls plan.
• Responsible for the company’s Supplier Approval Program.

Regulatory and Compliance

• Conduct internal and third-party audits to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Take the lead with external audits in order to obtain certification, i.e. SQF, AIB, etc.
• Establish protocol for crisis management as well as conduct a mock recall.

Training

• Develop training manual for Good Manufacturing and Food Safety practices.
• Creation and training of Shipping and Receiving procedures.
• Develop and train employees on general safety (OSHA).

Other

• Facilitate systems of communication between production, maintenance, sanitation, purchasing and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with Research and Development as needed.
• Act as point of contact for key customer groups as well as vendors.
• Oversee sanitation functions and their effectiveness.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s a plus, from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Food Science or related field.
• 5 plus years of food safety or quality experience in a bakery or food manufacturer.
• Solid understanding of HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, and quality systems.
• Must be a HACCP/SQF Certified Practitioner and a certified PCQI.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action plans, process mapping, and laboratory methods.
• Must be self-motivated and take initiative to identify and solve problems.
• Must possess strong communication skills, written and oral. Bilingual is plus.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person