Food and Facility Security

The title sounded really cool, "National Security Director." Official! Put my name in the newspaper; quote me right after Condoleezza Rice! What do you want to know about bioterrorism and protecting our nation's food supply?

This collateral duty represents another system-wide change management. We had some lip-service, lots of unlocked doors and cameras that didn't work. We needed a culture change and specific, auditable policies and procedures.

We got to work, starting with a blank sheet of paper and the FDA guidance document, "Food Producers, Processors, and Transporters: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance." We formed a working team comprised of a representative of each facility as well as some transportation, HR and IT folks from corporate.

I created an approach that lingered on each recommendation from the FDA guidance document individually. We discussed and agreed on policy, procedure, instructions, training, design criteria, self-assessment and audit elements. This way, we could introduce each little bite-sized nugget as it was developed, improving our security immediately instead of after a year of policy work. Introducing several new nuggets each week, we typically had 8-10 in play.

(This approach actually proved very beneficial, and could be applied to ANY compliance program).

We are currently half way through the 135 recommendations.

We have an actionable, 5 year capital plan. We have new standards in place on fencing and other perimeter deterrence. We have new procedures in place for trailer seals, and for cameras. We have a regular awareness-raising security newsletter (in four languages). We have a variety of inspections, Preventive Maintenance activities, self-assessments and audits in place. And a few more of our doors are locked!

Yes, sir! Please don't forget to salute when you address me!

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	The title sounded really cool, "National Security Director." Official! Put my name in the newspaper; quote me right after Condoleezza Rice! What do you want to know about bioterrorism and protecting our nation's food supply? This collateral duty represents another system-wide change management. We had some lip-service, lots of unlocked doors and cameras that didn't work. We needed a culture change and specific, auditable policies and procedures. We got to work, starting with a blank sheet of paper and the FDA guidance document, "Food Producers, Processors, and Transporters: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance." We formed a working team comprised of a representative of each facility as well as some transportation, HR and IT folks from corporate. I created an approach that lingered on each recommendation from the FDA guidance document individually. We discussed and agreed on policy, procedure, instructions, training, design criteria, self-assessment and audit elements. This way, we could introduce each little bite-sized nugget as it was developed, improving our security immediately instead of after a year of policy work. Introducing several new nuggets each week, we typically had 8-10 in play. (This approach actually proved very beneficial, and could be applied to ANY compliance program). We are currently half way through the 135 recommendations. We have an actionable, 5 year capital plan. We have new standards in place on fencing and other perimeter deterrence. We have new procedures in place for trailer seals, and for cameras. We have a regular awareness-raising security newsletter (in four languages). We have a variety of inspections, Preventive Maintenance activities, self-assessments and audits in place. And a few more of our doors are locked! Yes, sir! Please don't forget to salute when you address me! Home t Feedback