Food Safety Specialist Mining Site

Fluor Corporation; Santiago; On-site; CLP 26,000,000 - 42,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Chile is seeking a Food Safety Manager to develop, implement, and maintain food safety and quality programs in line with regulatory standards. You will conduct risk assessments and audits, collaborate with production and QA teams, and train staff to foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, or microbiology, 5+ years in food safety or regulatory compliance, and knowledge of HACCP and GMPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, microbiology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and relevant food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, etc.).
• Experience in conducting audits and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety and quality programs in accordance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and audits of food safety practices across all operations.
• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to address and resolve food safety issues.
• Train and educate staff on food safety protocols and best practices to promote a culture of compliance.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on food safety metrics and compliance status to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science/biology/microbiology

Tools

Food safety management software

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety and quality programs in accordance with regulatory standards and internal policies
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and audits of food safety practices across all operations
• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to address and resolve food safety issues
• Train and educate staff on food safety protocols and best practices to promote a culture of compliance
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement
• Prepare and present reports on food safety metrics and compliance status to senior management

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and relevant food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, etc.)
• Experience in conducting audits and implementing corrective actions

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Certification as a Food Safety Manager or equivalent
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills

Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies

• Proficiency in food safety management systems and software
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and regulations
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and continuous improvement methodologies

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks

Other Job Requirements

Requires the job knowledge, skill level and physical ability necessary to perform assigned job functions. To ensure compliance with safety, health and security requirements in the contract, employee will possess the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language at the intermediate level as necessary to perform assigned job functions.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.