Food Safety Lead

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; San Sisto; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Callebaut is seeking a Food Safety Lead to own the site food safety systems and microbiology programs at the San Sisto plant. You will partner with Production, Quality and Management to identify risks, implement corrective actions and strengthen the food safety culture, ensuring global standards and customer requirements are met.

The role requires a degree in Food Science or Microbiology and 3–6 years in food safety within manufacturing, with HACCP/EMP/FSSC expertise, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–6 years of experience in food safety within manufacturing (FMCG/food industry).
• Strong expertise in HACCP, EMP and FSSC requirements, with sanitation, GMP and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience working in a production/plant environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and stay proactive under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills to identify risks and drive solutions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with training and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain food safety procedures for the plant based on global standards.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and other food safety regulations in daily operations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of production, storage and hygiene practices.
• Train employees on food safety, GMP, hygiene and pest control standards.
• Monitor food safety results (e.g. EMP, sanitation) and take action when needed.
• Maintain and update HACCP plans, CCP/OPRP documentation and related records.
• Investigate food safety incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to identify and reduce risks.
• Manage pest control activities and cooperate with external vendors.
• Ensure proper validation of CCPs, OPRPs and allergen controls (where applicable).

Skills

Food safety

HACCP

GMP

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership

Training and coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

EMP

FSSC

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Microbiology

Job description

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

As a Food Safety Lead, you will take ownership of food safety systems and microbiology programs at our manufacturing site in San Sisto. You will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and product quality in a complex production environment. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will partner closely with production, quality and management teams to identify risks, drive root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions. You will also contribute to strengthening the food safety culture on site, ensuring global standards and customer requirements are consistently met.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain food safety procedures for the plant based on global standards.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and other food safety regulations in daily operations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of production, storage and hygiene practices.
• Train employees on food safety, GMP, hygiene and pest control standards.
• Monitor food safety results (e.g. EMP, sanitation) and take action when needed.
• Maintain and update HACCP plans, CCP/OPRP documentation and related records.
• Investigate food safety incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to identify and reduce risks.
• Manage pest control activities and cooperate with external vendors.
• Ensure proper validation of CCPs, OPRPs and allergen controls (where applicable).

About you

• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 3-6 years of experience in food safety within manufacturing (FMCG/food industry).
• Strong expertise in food safety systems, including HACCP, EMP and FSSC requirements, with a solid understanding of sanitation, GMP and regulatory standards.
• Experience working in a production/plant environment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, stay proactive and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and drive solutions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with strong training and coaching skills.

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Salary range: €45,000 - €50,000 annually

Business travel: Approximately 10-20% across Europe

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.