Senior Supplier Food Safety Auditor

Job ID 10108133 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Dec. 19, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

The Purpose of the Supplier Food Safety group is to protect our Guests and Cast Members by ensuring that all food delivered to Disney is safe! We support world-wide supplier pre-qualification process and provide ongoing monitoring of supplier high risk facilities. We inspect our supplier’s facilities to verify compliance to regulatory requirements and Disney food safety standards.

What Will You Do?

Conduct inspections of new and existing supplier facility locations to resolve compliance with Disney food safety requirements and regulatory laws.
Conduct food truck/caterer food safety review, audit and approval process.
Assist in reviewing third-party food safety audits and acquire/review corrective action plans.
Prepare technical audit reports detailing all noted non-conformances
Verify corrective actions are implemented for all noted deficiencies and that the root causes are addressed.
Provide direction to suppliers to help develop their food safety programs as applicable
Proactively address supply chain food safety issues to protect the Disney brand and mitigate risk.
Act as consultant and SME for Disney locations including Disney Food Warehouses, Disney Epcot Greenhouse, etc.
Partner with internal suppliers with auditing, third party audit preparation (e.g., BRC, Primus) and corrective action submissions.
Assist with special projects, writing/reviewing standards and global alignment.
Aid with supplier food complaint investigations and resolutions.
Serve as a backup in the event of a food recall or withdrawal.
Research regulatory issues and raise critical food safety issues to Leadership.
Prepare supply chain metrics, reports and key performance indicators.

Required Qualifications & Skills

5 or more years of food manufacturing Quality Control, food safety auditing, food science, and/or equivalent food safety experience.

Leadership

We will have the authority to suggest various approaches to supplier food safety risk mitigation and brand protection. Manager's concurrence is required before implementing policy changes and initiatives.
Work independently and collaboratively.

Certifications and credentials

Certified Food Safety Manager required but should possess potential and desire to acquire other appropriate credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Food Safety Auditor Training and HACCP Training/Certification
Preventative Controls Qualified Individual

Technical Competence

Proficient with MS Office suite of programs.
Proven knowledge of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP).
Knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative and benchmarked schemes.
Understanding of food manufacturing including but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, pest management, sanitation, personal hygiene, food defense, traceability and recall, food safety training, allergen control program, labeling, microbiological testing, receiving, storage, and distribution.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret regulatory requirements and international food safety standards.
Strong technical, verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

Willing and able to travel overnight up to 40% of the time
Valid driver’s license: travel by car or airplane with extended stays
Prolonged sitting and walking for an extended period
Withstand exposure to various food processing and manufacturing environments and temperatures
Confirmed problem-solving skills, expertise in troubleshooting and crisis resolution

Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in food science or equivalent.
Prefer Master’s degree or equivalent experience in food science, public health or equivalent.

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide! Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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