Sr Food Safety Analyst

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JOB TITLE: Sr. Food Safety Analyst - Recalls
Classification: Exempt
Date: July 2020
About us:
Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.
To match the signature style and passion of Target’s distinctive and beloved retail brand, Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable team of legal pros, each with valuable expertise from several disciplines. Whether specializing in government affairs, policy, risk management, regulatory compliance, ethics or employee and labor relations, this team advocates for Target and its business plans in communities across the nation and works across the entire company to provide internal clients with cohesive guidance. We are committed to being internal experts to both internal and external entities on key issues that affect Target’s ability to productively do business. We focus on defining, investigating, anticipating and ultimately mitigating risk in all its forms. We apply our grasp of brand law by overseeing, maintaining and ensuring correct, consistent and authorized use of Target’s signature Bullseye logo, assets and other trademarked material. We help protect Target and its subsidiaries by applying our comprehensive understanding and interpretation of the laws that govern our stores, distribution centers and corporate locations. Here, you’ll enjoy working autonomously with a healthy work-life balance. Your passion for learning the business and building relationships with the senior leaders and key business partners that you support will be key to tackling the ever-changing legal challenges we face in a dynamic and fast-paced retail landscape. From brand and patent law to contract development and negotiations, you’ll be challenged and gratified by a role with Target Legal Affairs.
A role in Food Safety means working in a critical area that will support Target’s efforts to identify, prioritize and minimize areas of food safety risk as well as proactively educate and equip team members by providing simplified tools, processes and training. You will have a number of resources available to you as you leverage technology, metrics, reporting and communication to monitor and drive compliance in this critical area.
Lead, coordinate and manage the recall event
Ensure the appropriate representatives and leaders within the Target Organization are engaged and informed
Lead the recall situation review and facilitate the discussion with Target Recall Event Team
Lead, coordinate and manage the recall event
Review and approve (vendor) press release in which Target is named, in conjunction with Target Law and Public Relations
Has a working knowledge of the existing applicable regulations and is apprised of the regulatory environment and pending regulations involving food recalls and related activities to assess impact to Target and provide recommendations for meeting requirements
Assists in decision-making for escalated issues and areas impacting the food recall program
Provides food recall training, food recall coverage and after hour food recall support, as needed
Executes all applicable food recall and withdrawal actions timely, as required or appropriate
Provides information and reporting to food regulatory agencies, as required
Assesses efficiency and effectiveness of the food recall program and identifies areas for enhancements or refinements
Maintains understanding and proficiency on all food recall actions and processes
Monitors the “FoodSafety&Recalls” generic email and takes appropriate actions
Assesses and takes necessary actions on “urgent issue” guest contacts brought to the attention of the Recall team
Ensures timely responses to store and DC inquiries brought to the attention of the Recall team
Provides after hour food recall support, as scheduled
Ensures 100% compliance reporting from impacted stores and DCs
Maintains food recall process documentation and food recall files
Job duties may change at any time due to business needs .
About you:
Four year college degree, preferably in food science or related discipline
3-8 years of relevant work experience (i.e. grocery/food service)
Program and process management/ownership experience
Ability to operate in an ambiguous and rapidly changing work environment
Must be comfortable working independently, with minimal oversight, setting own objectives and measuring against goals
Ability to challenge upward and challenge the status quo
Ability to resolve problems that are without clear precedent
Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional working relationships across the enterprise
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
Strong conflict management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, potential interactions ranging from senior leaders to subject matter experts
High level of integrity and accountability
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:
Recent retail/grocery store experience
Proficient in Food Safety and familiar with FDA Model Food Code
CP-FS, REHS certifications preferred
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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