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Panda Restaurant Group · 3 days ago

Executive Director, FSQA

Rosemead, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$205K/yr - $288K/yr

12+ years exp

Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America, committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences. The Executive Director, FSQA is responsible for overseeing the company's food safety and quality assurance functions, developing a strong team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards across the supply chain.

Restaurants

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains an effective and efficient Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) function and program as a key component of the company’s business plan to protect the safety of guests and associates and the integrity of the Panda brand

Serves as a key member of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee, providing technical guidance on managing risk related to food safety and ensuring quality throughout the company’s supply chain, including suppliers, distributors, and Operations

Responsible for addressing and resolving global food safety and quality assurance issues, advising leadership on any food safety risks identified by the FSQA team and appropriate measures to be implemented to mitigate the risks and maintain consistent food quality in support of the company’s mission of providing exceptional dining experiences to guests

Directs and develops a team of food safety and quality assurance managers and professionals to provide technical expertise in support of the company’s FSQA programs and initiatives. Selects, coaches, and provides performance feedback to FSQA associates to build an exceptional team

Develops relationship with supply chain partners to ensure they understand and are familiar with the Panda culture, concept, and food safety and quality assurance standards. Visits and audits the supply chain partners for compliance with FSQA standards. Coaches and enrolls them in Panda standards for safety and quality

Works with regulatory agencies to ensure that Panda FSQA programs and standards meet or exceed regulatory requirements. Oversees food recalls or withdrawals where safety or quality standards have not been achieved

Develops the systems, tools, and training to ensure effective execution of FSQA standards and processes across the supply chain. Ensures that food product specifications are up-to-date for all products and that testing standards and quality assurance checklists are in place. Oversees development of the FSQA manual that sets supply chain requirements and establishes a detailed product monitoring process, including supply chain and store food safety audits

Stays current on FSQA research and trends and implements the most advanced and rigorous approaches and tools to support achieving the highest standards of FSQA

Communicates to company senior leadership concerning any identified risks and serves as the company’s spokesperson in the event of a food safety or quality issues or crisis

Qualification

Food SafetyQuality AssuranceFood SciencePublic HealthManagement ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry or related field required; advanced degree in food or nutritional science required

12+ years of experience in FSQA in a restaurant or food processing environment, with increasing management responsibility

Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings

Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position

Benefits

Hybrid Work schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic

Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships

Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays

Continuous education assistance and scholarships

Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance

Bereavement leave

Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Company

Panda Restaurant Group

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Panda Restaurant Group provides quick service Chinese food in high traffic locations, including malls, airports and sporting arenas.

Founded in 1973

Rosemead, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.pandarg.com

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