Food Safety Lead: Elevate Quality & Compliance in Cocoa

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

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,