QA Systems Specialist

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Reus; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA in Spain is seeking a QA Systems Specialist to lead microbiology and food safety programs for the local factory, applying HACCP, EMP, and GFSI standards.

You will train staff, conduct audits, manage documentation, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in food safety with HACCP and EMP.
• Experience with GFSI food safety standards (FSSC22000 or BRC).
• High degree of computer literacy.
• Knowledge of sanitation, ISO and SPC/statistical knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and delegate.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to move around the factory and work around equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and manage food safety policies and procedures for the plant, based on global input.
• Conduct periodic audits and inspections of food handling and storage practices in the plant.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and regulatory standards.
• Train staff on GMP, HACCP, pest management, and hygiene standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve food safety practices and culture.

Conocimientos

HACCP knowledge

GFSI standards

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in food science or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

The QA Systems Specialist is responsible for execution and implementation of key microbiology and food safety programs for the local factory. You will possess an in-depth knowledge of HACCP, environmental monitoring program and food safety. You will be also able to show an ability to identify food safety risks in a food production environment, conduct and prioritize risk analysis, and be able to work with production and management employees to drive root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action. This position will also support GFSI requirements as well as multiple customer food safety requirements for the site and be able to plan and direct activities concerned with development, application and maintenance of food safety standards for industrial processes, materials and products. Perform other Food Safety related duties as requested.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop, implement, and manage food safety policies and procedures for the plant, as based on global input
• Conduct periodic audits and inspections of food handling and storage practices in the plant.
• Ensure compliance of the plant operations with food safety regulations, including HACCP, and applicable regulatory standards
• Act as master trainer at the plant on food safety practices and regulations. Train staff on GMP practices, HACCP, pest management protocols, and hygiene standards
• Investigate food safety trends & incidents and implement corrective actions as necessary. Lead cross-functional teams to improve food safety practices and culture within the organization
• Conduct regular food safety audits. Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to identify and mitigate food safety risks
• Regular review of EMP & sanitation results and implement timely action for non-conforming results
• Monitor and Maintain HACCP, CCP, OPrP sheets and communicate issues
• Ensure CCP/OPRP validations are conducted on a regular basis and meet all requirements
• Ensure allergen validations (where applicable) are conducted on a regular basis and meet the BC requirements
• Maintain accurate records of GMP compliance and pest management activities, including inspections and corrective actions taken
• Coordinate with pest control vendors to ensure effective pest management strategies are in place

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in food safety to include training in HACCP and EMP
• Experience with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) food safety standards, preferably FSSC22000 or British Retail Consortium (BRC)
• High degree of computer literacy
• Working knowledge of Sanitation, ISO and working SPC/statistical knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and delegate
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, stand, kneel, work over and under all equipment and machinery and be able to move about the entire factory, both interior and exterior freely

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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