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Safety, Quality and Compliance Specialist

Posted Date 2 months ago(11/29/2024 3:11 PM)
ID
2024-17188
Work Location
Hutchins, TX
Posting Location : Postal Code
75141
Min. Exp. (Yrs)
3
Job Function
Safety & Quality

Overview

As the Safety, Quality & Compliance (“SQC”) Specialist of the Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Center in Hutchins,TX, you will support the application of regulatory compliance in multiple areas, including food safety quality assurance (“FSQA”) and environmental, health and safety (“EHS”).  In addition, you will support the execution of risk management, contingency planning, safety and training for the warehouse and fleet teams dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service for Chick-fil-A® restaurant Operators.  You will also help lead the warehouse and fleet team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service for Chick-fil-A® restaurant Operators while ensuring adherence to the highest safety, quality and compliance standards.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to help drive continued innovation at an operation like no other in the food service industry.

 

About Chick-fil-A Supply

Chick-fil-A Supply®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., is an innovative distribution service provider focused on understanding and meeting the unique needs of Chick-fil-A restaurants. Chick-fil-A Supply® ensures restaurants have the food and products they need through a seamless delivery experience that extends Chick-fil-A's culture of care. For more information, visit cfa-supply.com.

 

Responsibilities

As the SQC Specialist, reporting to the Manager SQC, you will be responsible for motivating warehouse and fleet team members, evaluating and mitigating risks, support executing contingency plans, provide training on food safety requirements and other regulatory compliance, and much more to ensure Chick-fil-A Supply complies with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Regulatory compliance includes but is not limited to: FDA, USDA, DOT, OSHA and EPA.  Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: HACCP, material handling equipment (MHE) certifications, stock recovery and sustainability.  

 

In addition, a successful Safety, Quality and Compliance Specialist will:

·       Evaluate and mitigate FSQA, EHS, and security hazards/vulnerabilities

·       Support execution of contingency plans dealing with recalls and withdrawals, disasters, etc.

·       Train and support team leaders and provide guidance on FSQA, EHS, and security operational policies and practices. 

·       Perform site level FSQA, EHS, and security monitoring inclusive of KPI management reporting

·       Conduct risk-based incident investigations (i.e., workplace safety, food safety, etc.)

·       Complete required regulatory and security forms and reporting (e.g., OSHA 300)

·       Monitor safety of warehouse and fleet activities providing guidance on behaviors that support safety as a core value

·       Foster a culture of safety, engagement and positivity that reflects Chick-fil-A values and serves Restaurant Operators

·       Drive innovation in the warehouse and transportation operations

·       Recognize contractor and employee concerns

·       Collaborate with operations leadership regarding staff performance, identify and drive areas of improvement in safety, and recognize team members’ outstanding performance

·       Support the Chick-fil-A Supply vision and strategy

              ·       Support organizational growth and future distribution center openers by participating in interview                      events, training/onboarding and providing temporary SQC support, if needed.

               ·      Complete other activities as deemed valuable by the organization

Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must:

  • Have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Have at least 3 years of experience in warehouse / distribution environment
  • Have at least one year in food distribution or manufacturing operation
  • Demonstrate functional knowledge and expertise in distribution:
    • Standards, processes, systems, and contingencies related to food safety, general safety, quality specifications, and all relevant laws and regulations
    • Compliance and risk performance metrics, measurement, and enforcement
    • Employee training programs
  • Working knowledge of innovations in supply chain, risk management, safety, and contingency execution
  • Effective computer and presentation skills for leading trainings
  • Understand safety principles and concepts
  • Have experience in incident and accident investigation, as well as knowledge of auditing and monitoring procedures
  • Be comfortable presenting to and collaborating with all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Ideally, you will have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • A keen understanding of warehouse design, layout and flow
  • Have undergone 24 hours of formal safety training within the past five years.
  • At least 5 years in warehouse operations supporting food distribution
  • Working knowledge of FDA, DOT, FMCSA, EPA and OSHA regulations
  • Proficiency in MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Experience in safety operations within food service distribution
  • Certifications: HACCP, PCQI, CSP, SQF
  • A demonstrated ability to perform and adapt in a changing environment

Minimum Years of Experience

3

Travel Requirements

10%

Required Level of Education

High School

Preferred Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

Chick-fil-A Supply LLC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. It is and has been the policy of CFA Supply to ensure that all individuals are provided equal employment opportunities without regard to disability. Accordingly, CFA Supply will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the physical and/or mental limitation(s) of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability - whether an applicant or a current employee - unless an undue hardship would result. If you believe you may require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability in connection with your application and/or the hiring process, please contact CFAstaffselection@cfa-supply.com as soon as you realize this need.