Oversee the site Food Safety Management System, including document control, change management, allergen control, internal audits, sanitation validation/verification, and food safety plans.
Coach and develop QC technicians in food safety management.
Escalate food safety issues to site and quality leadership as needed.
Design, deliver, and verify food safety and quality training for all employees, including GMP and SQF requirements.
Lead the Food Safety Team and maintain food safety plans for finished goods.
Issue and track corrective and preventive actions to close program gaps on time.
Serve as the site Preventive Controls Qualified Individual and complete required preventive control verification activities.
Lead customer and third-party audits and inspections for the facility.
Oversee SQF, GMP, and FDA programs, including documentation, annual reviews, SOP updates, inspections, and compliance monitoring.
Conduct internal audits and review findings with Production.
Manage the environmental monitoring, sanitation verification/validation, and supporting corporate food safety programs, including supplier quality, food fraud, and raw material hazard assessments.
Investigate and communicate customer and internal complaints and non-conformances.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, preferably food science, chemistry, microbiology, or biology.
4+ years of experience working within a GFSI-aligned food safety management system.
2+ years designing, implementing, and maintaining a food safety management system.
HACCP certification or PCQI certification.
Training or certification in a GFSI standard.
Experience with third-party certification and customer audits.
Prior people leadership/supervisory experience preferred.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including SOPs and work instructions.
Strong written communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.