Sr Manager Food Safety Training Compliance at Lamb Weston in Richland, Washington

Job Description:

Title: Sr Manager Food Safety Training Compliance



About Lamb Weston



We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.


We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.


We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!


Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.



Job Description Summary



The Sr Manager Food Safety Training & Compliance provides vision, leadership and technical expertise for Lamb Weston Global Food Safety, FSMA, Food Defense and Food Safety Programs and training. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of Food Safety principles, methods and technology. This position requires effective communication skills to work with and train a variety of global cross-functional stakeholders (FSQ, Operations/Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Sanitation staff, and Regulators). The individual will be required to partner and spearhead food safety culture change with Lamb Weston Stakeholders across all LW Enterprise Pillars in the areas of Food Safety programs, training and continuous improvement projects.



Job Description



25% - Food Safety Training & Programs & Metrics

• Ensure effective training and programs to set the foundation for all food safety programs and processes. To do so collaborate with all Corporate Food Safety stakeholders (FSQ Ops, Microbiology, Toxicology, Supplier Compliance, and Internal Auditing) for contribution to Food Safety programs and training.


• Lead team in creating Food Safety training programs and development of employees in their knowledge and responsibilities in the areas of FSMA, GMP's, Allergens, Microbiology, Sanitary Design, BRCGS, and Food Safety Culture.


• Oversee and guide the management of the collection and presentation of key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, Food Safety and Quality data, surveys, policies and procedures, Food Safety and Quality Manuals and other food safety compliance programs.


• Seek methods and technology to continuously improve training programs and delivery


• Ensure team is adapting training programs aligning with legislative, customer identified, and internal product opportunity (innovation) based food safety needs.

15% - Food Safety University (FSU)

• Develop, lead and direct the Food Safety University (FSU) training program and other Food Safety training needs by presenting and enhancing the program to company decision makers impacting food safety.

40% - Compliance

• Propose immediate and multi-year recommendations and game plans to food safety leadership for the roadmap and strategy of how Lamb Weston can strengthen food safety foundations and knowledge and mitigate/reduce food safety risks.


• Oversee the creation and management of global Food Safety and Food Defense programs and training for compliance with FSMA, FDA, State and Local regulations, GFSI Standards and Lamb Weston Policies and Procedures.


• Collaborate with Corporate Engineering, Security, Procurement, Operations, Sales and Logistics to develop, implement and maintain Food Safety programs and policies that meet Federal regulations, customer, and GFSI requirements.Use data and training results for continuous improvement in food safety training and policies where opportunities are identified.


• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and training related to FSMA, BRCGS, HACCP, and Food Safety programs and collaborates with FSQ Operations for their implementation.

20% - Embedding Food Safety into LW as Core Pillar/Culture

• Develop and implement Food Safety Culture Initiatives within the Food Safety and Quality department and champion throughout the global company to become a premiere leader in Food Safety manufacturing processes


• Collaborate with Director of Food Safety and Compliance on projects to enhance global food safety training and policies as opportunities arise. Partner successfully with cross-functional departments within and outside the organization and builds effective relationships to ensure success of food safety culture, policies and programs


• Utilize global survey results to shape food safety culture plans and ensure accountability to goal changes are being implemented through the use of surveys and KPI data .


• Drives practices and processes that create and enhance corporate and plant food safety values. Ensures both direct reports and where applicable indirect contacts are adhering to employee handbook, GMPs and other company and food safety policies and procedures.


• Ensure team has adequate resources, and provide necessary training that will assist the team in reaching its goals.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications




Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

• B.S. in Microbiology, Food Science, Operations, Project Management or related field.


• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive food safety and food processing experience required; at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment under FDA and/or HACCP food safety programs preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent and proficient grasp of FSMA, HACCP, BRC, Food Defense, and Food Safety Culture.


• Capable of working independently and has strong demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and self-initiative skills


• Strong skills in relationship building, sustainable partnerships and collaboration, both internally and externally


• Ability to be self-motivated to create and drive food safety programs forward


• Ability to lead by example and demonstrates corporate and plant values


• Proven track record in people management (developing, coaching, mentoring, directing) and fiscal management


• Excellent organizational and project management skills a must


• Computer Skills: MS Office - Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel


• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Proficient command of English - must be an effective communicator (oral and written) with training, facilitation and project management skills. Must have the ability to present and communicate effectively at all levels


• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Some travel may be required 10-20% of time


• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment


• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear


• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday


• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

Industry-Competitive Benefits



Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  
  


• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  
  


• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
  
  


• Paid Time Off
  
  


• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  
  


• Family-Friendly Employee events
  
  


• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
  
  

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.


Job Requisition ID: Req-256514

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 02/21/2025



Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law Apply Now