March 2021 Monthly Symposium – Chicago Section IFT

March 18, 2021 – Monthly Symposium

Schedule:
12:00 PM – Live Speaker Presentation

Location:
Zoom Meeting

Fees:
$15.00 Members
$20.00 Non-members

No refunds as speaker presentation recording is available on demand

This program qualifies for IFT Certified Food Scientist (CFS) recertification contact hours (CH). CFS Certificants may claim a maximum of 1.5 CH for their participation in this program.

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Title: Food Safety Culture – 10 Steps to Lead and Empower your Team

Culture can be defined as the “personality of an organization” and measuring a personality is not an easy task. Obtaining management commitment and establishing a positive food safety culture within an organization can mean changing behaviors and values that have evolved over years in your facilities. We will explore the following key skills needed to understand and create a strong, positive food safety culture within your organization:

What is food safety culture & why is it Important
Understanding your role as leaders in creating and maintaining food safety culture
How to empower the team through knowledge, objective setting, and recognition
How to lead by example, support continuous improvement initiatives and achieve a strong food safety culture

Speaker: Denise Webster, Sr Consultant & Trainer – SAI Global

Denise has over 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry with a B.S./M.S. in Food Science and a focus on food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. She is a Lead Trainer for FDA FSMA regulations, HACCP, Internal Audits, SQF, BRC, and many more.

Throughout her career, Denise has provided guidance and oversight to small and large manufacturing facilities, global retail operations and executive level leadership, with a passion on improving programs, risk management, and overall brand protection. She is valued for providing industry best practices and real world examples to each training session and consulting project she undertakes to exceed expectations.

To improve the food & beverage industry through using a combined approach of risk-based management techniques and technical knowledge that ensures brand protection while achieving market success.