Robert Sereno

Food Safety Manager @FreshPoint, Inc.

Execute all corporate food safety related strategies, policies and procedures; maintain open communication with all related departments to address the identification of food safety hazards and process improvement opportunities Manage HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plan and pre-requisite programs. Ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulatory requirements (Federal, State/Provincial and, Local) Handle and oversee the product recall process to ensure timely communication and execution of product recalls and completion of related documentation Manage Sysco’s participation in Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), audits by BRC, independent third parties, customers, internal, and regulatory entities. Analyze results and gather corrective action plans for audit non-conformance. Review final results with Regional Food Safety Quality Manager Conduct food safety observations of key associates performing food safety activities Routinely audit food safety practices to objectively evaluate performance and provide feedback to other personnel as necessary to ensure compliance with Preventive Controls Program and any Regulatory requirements (federal, state/provincial, and local) Perform analysis and prepare reporting to evaluate Operating Company Food Safety compliance and overall performance against KPIs Deliver and track program training for all associates and supervisors with direct Food Safety program responsibilities Follow-up promptly and thoroughly on food safety complaints from customers. Effectively communicate resolutions to internal and external stakeholders as needed Collaborate with Corporate Regional Food Safety Manager to complete Food Safety Program reassessments; communicate changes to Operating Company stakeholders and others as necessary Maintain effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, industry trade groups, suppliers, owned companies, internal stakeholders, and customers