Food Safety Associate

Work Schedule Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Job Overview The Corporate Food Safety Associate works exclusively for the Food Safety Division of Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. The role serves as the responsible party for maintaining and overseeing the company’s food safety management systems. Responsibilities include establishing operational programs that ensure safe production, procurement, and importation of all food items, directing and administering corporate food safety efforts, and assisting in planning, directing, and coordinating compliance across various branch operations. As a non‑exempt employee, the administrator ensures accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency on a daily basis. Essential Job Functions Regulatory Compliance & Oversight Establishes, monitors, and ensures total compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations (including FDA, USDA, and FSMA). Submits all required regulatory reports to the appropriate agencies in an accurate and timely manner. Investigates food safety violations, coordinates root‑cause investigations, establishes corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and recommends policy updates to prevent recurrence. Arranges and conducts periodic food safety and compliance inspections across various branch locations, and communicates audit findings and actionable results clearly to branch management and key stakeholders. Operational Food Safety & Quality Control Ensures finished goods strictly adhere to both customer specifications and internal company quality control guidelines. Establishes, implements, and maintains branch policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency with corporate standards. Provides direction on environmental pathogen prevention, monitoring, and validation; supports the organization by providing expert HACCP guidance, conducting thorough HACCP plan reviews, and validating safety protocols. Consults with management daily regarding production schedules, operational bottlenecks, and personnel matters specifically relating to food safety and compliance. Branch Support Provides food safety training and best practices across all branches, covering food safety, quality assurance, and environmental concerns. Establishes and maintains seamless communication lines regarding food safety matters with the FDA, USDA, third‑party consultants, corporate management, and global branches (including Tokyo and Shanghai). Knowledge, Skills & Ability Understanding of FDA and USDA regulations, with advanced knowledge of FSMA rules, including Preventive Controls for Human Food and Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP). Knowledge of HACCP principles, hazard analysis, and validation protocols. Working knowledge of environmental pathogen monitoring, cross‑contamination prevention, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) within food distribution and importation. Understanding of investigative methodologies used to identify the source of food safety violations and create effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). Proficient in planning, conducting, and documenting physical food safety compliance audits across decentralized branch locations. Ability to draft clear, concise regulatory reports, design corporate compliance policies, and build scannable standard operating procedures (SOPs). Skills in organizing, verifying, and maintaining highly accurate compliance databases and training logs to ensure audit readiness at any moment. Ability to translate complex regulatory rules into engaging, digestible best‑practice training sessions for diverse branch employees and management teams. Skilled at collaborating and maintaining clear lines of communication with regulatory bodies, external consultants, and international corporate branches (such as Tokyo and Shanghai). Ability to evaluate operational bottlenecks, investigate complex quality incidents, and develop practical solutions without compromising food safety standards. Ability to pivot quickly, manage multiple tasks under tight time constraints, and efficiently reallocate focus in a fast‑paced corporate environment. Ability to establish immediate rapport, trust, and professional authority with external regulators, domestic branch managers, and international partners. Ability to work smoothly as a supportive, non‑exempt team player within the larger Food Safety Division while confidently acting as the responsible party for systems oversight. Ability to work occasional flexible hours (evenings/weekends) to accommodate international communications or urgent audits, and the physical capacity to tolerate freezing temperatures during cold‑storage facility inspections. Other duties assigned by management. Benefits Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life & accident insurance Pet Insurance 401(k) with company matching 19 days of paid time off Wellness program and EAP assistance and much more! *Most benefits require employee contribution. Pre‑employment drug testing is required. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.