Food Safety & Compliance Manager

As a Food Safety & Compliance Manager at Weee!, your main responsibilities include overseeing vendor compliance with food safety standards, conducting safety reviews for new products, and ensuring fulfillment center operations meet federal and local regulations. You'll also analyze customer complaints related to product safety and lead internal audits to maintain a high-quality food culture.

To qualify for the Food Safety & Compliance Manager role at Weee!, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the food industry. Familiarity with FDA and USDA regulatory requirements, as well as HACCP certification, is preferred, making it essential to demonstrate strong organizational skills and vendor management experience.

Weee! ensures compliance with food safety regulations through rigorous vendor evaluations, continuous monitoring of product quality, and implementing corrective actions based on customer feedback. The Food Safety & Compliance Manager plays a key role in developing and maintaining comprehensive food safety programs that conform to federal and local standards.

The Food Safety & Compliance Manager at Weee! is responsible for creating and delivering training sessions that focus on food safety and quality standards. This training is essential for both internal teams and vendor partners to ensure everyone is aligned with our safety protocols and practices, promoting a culture of food safety throughout the organization.

The expected salary range for the Food Safety & Compliance Manager position at Weee! is between $91,000 and $107,000 annually, with additional incentives such as bonuses and equity compensation. Actual pay will reflect relevant skills, experience, and work location.

In responding to this question, highlight your previous auditing experiences, emphasizing your familiarity with HACCP principles or any auditing certifications you hold. Discuss specific instances where your auditing led to improved safety measures or compliance in a previous role.

Make sure to explain your approach to identifying the root causes of non-compliance and your strategy for implementing corrective actions. It's also valuable to discuss how you maintain a good professional relationship with vendors while addressing compliance issues effectively.

Articulate the importance of continuous training, clear communication of safety protocols, and building a team-oriented environment focused on quality. Share specific methods you've used in the past, such as regular safety meetings or training programs.

Be prepared to recount a particular safety challenge, detailing the situation, your analytical approach to resolving it, and the outcomes. Use this as an opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills and initiative.

Discuss the resources you utilize, such as professional organizations, online courses, or industry publications. Highlight your commitment to lifelong learning and how it benefits your approach to food safety compliance.

Explain how you leverage data analytics to track vendor performance and investigate food safety incidents. Talk about specific metrics or tools you might use to enhance decision-making and develop targeted training or corrective actions.

Outline your methodical approach, including pre-audit preparations, stakeholder interviews, documentation reviews, and follow-up processes. Stress the importance of teamwork and transparency throughout the audit process.

Share your experience creating or implementing food safety training initiatives. Discuss techniques you've found effective for engaging employees and ensuring they understand and appreciate the importance of food safety protocols.

Describe your process for prioritizing tasks, perhaps by assessing urgency and impact, and employing project management tools. Give examples of past experiences where you successfully managed competing deadlines.

Communicate your enthusiasm for Weee!'s mission to provide affordable access to ethnic foods, along with your alignment with the company's growth ambitions. Mention specific aspects of the company culture or values that you admire.