About the Role
The Food Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring the development, compliance, and certification of HACCP and other food safety programs.
Key Activities
Ensures the development, compliance, and certification of HACCP and other food safety programs.
Ensures operations compliance with national organic regulations.
Ensures the site delivers the required standards of food safety and quality according to SO policies, procedures, and practices.
Ensures that product adheres to corporate quality standards.
Performs detailed and recorded inspections of final products so the products are up to industry, company, and customer standards.
Implements methods to inspect, test, and evaluate products.
Leads the facility in third-party and customer audit preparation. Facilitates all food safety audit events.
Responsible for the delivery of continuous improvement and working with Corporate Food Safety in the execution of company programs.
Delivers all accountabilities through direct involvement with operations support personnel.
Ensures environmental monitoring program compliance and sanitation compliance.
Ensures key traceability, vendor management, and environmental program metrics are established, and the delivery of the established metrics and Key Performance Indicators.
Ensures adherence to the required food safety laws, regulations, corporate policies, and practices.
Adheres to all Company’s procedures and policies.
Responsible for vendor management related to food safety.
Responsible for supporting the talent management process for hourly employees. Proactively engages in the development and training of hourly labor and support.
Conducts workplace safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance.
Evaluates performance, identifies corrective actions, and implement follow-up assessments.
Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.
Preferred Skills
General knowledge of OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Education and Experience
Associate degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field of study.
In lieu of education requirement, at least 1 year of on-the-job food safety experience can be considered
2+ Yrs. of prior professional Food Safety experience.
Previous HACCP/PCQI certification program designing and implementation.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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