Food Safety Site Manager

As a Food Safety Site Manager at ByHeart, your primary responsibilities include overseeing all food sanitation activities in our manufacturing and packaging environment. This includes managing the sanitation team, training employees on sanitation objectives, maintaining the Master Sanitation Schedule, and ensuring compliance with CGMP and SQF standards. You will also be tasked with conducting audits, managing pest control programs, and ensuring that all cleaning processes meet regulatory requirements.

To qualify for the Food Safety Site Manager position at ByHeart, you should possess a four-year degree in food science or a related field, or have at least five years of experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and environmental sanitation programs is also preferred. Proficiency in database and spreadsheet software is essential to successfully manage the documentation and compliance aspects of the role.

ByHeart emphasizes rigorous safety and quality measures at every stage of production. This includes the establishment of a comprehensive sanitation program managed by the Food Safety Site Manager, compliance with FDA regulations, and adherence to CGMP standards. Regular audits, pest management programs, and ongoing employee training also reinforce our commitment to producing safe and nutritious infant formula.

Upon joining ByHeart as a Food Safety Site Manager, you will receive thorough training on our internal quality standards, sanitation protocols, and regulatory compliance measures. You will also be introduced to our team and systems to ensure you have the tools and understanding needed to excel in your new role and contribute to our mission of transforming infant nutrition.

The work environment at ByHeart is dynamic and collaborative, focused on innovation in infant nutrition. As a Food Safety Site Manager, you'll be part of a passionate team that values quality and safety above all. The role is based in our Allerton, Iowa facility, where you will have the opportunity to lead sanitation initiatives and contribute to a culture of excellence within our manufacturing processes.

When answering this question, highlight specific experiences and instances where you've applied GMP and HACCP principles in previous roles. Emphasize your knowledge of safety regulations and your commitment to maintaining a high standard of food quality and sanitation.

In your response, demonstrate your problem-solving skills by outlining the steps you would take to identify the issue, address it immediately, and implement preventive measures. Discuss your approach to collaboratively working with your team to ensure compliance and maintain safety.

Share a specific example that details the challenges you faced, the actions you took, and the positive outcomes achieved through your implementation of the sanitation program. Be sure to highlight any metrics or improvements that resulted from your efforts.

Explain your training philosophy, discussing how you create engaging training sessions, utilize materials tailored to different learning styles, and ensure that employees understand the importance of sanitation in food safety. Mention any feedback systems you use to assess training effectiveness.

Discuss your decision-making process for prioritizing tasks based on critical sanitation needs, compliance requirements, and operational demands. Provide an example of how you’ve effectively handled competing priorities while ensuring high sanitation standards are met.

Describe your experience with pest management, including specific protocols or programs you have implemented. Highlight how you understand its critical role in maintaining a safe manufacturing environment and safeguarding product quality.

Outline your immediate action plan, including conducting a root cause analysis, developing corrective actions, and working with your team to ensure quick improvements. Emphasize your focus on transparency and continuous improvement in quality processes.

Mention specific resources such as industry publications, regulatory agency websites, or professional associations. Explain how you leverage this information to ensure that your practices meet current standards and how you share updates with your team.

Share your experiences on both sides of third-party audits, highlighting your understanding of the audit process and how you've prepared facilities for successful assessments. Discuss any commendations you've received from auditors.

Explain your approach to encouraging buy-in from employees, focusing on communication and education about the crucial importance of sanitation for both product safety and employee health. Provide an example where you effectively turned skepticism into support.