Food Safety Coordinator

Mondelez International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to leading the future of snacking! As a vital member of the Quality Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring food safety and compliance across the site. Your responsibilities will include developing training programs, managing food safety plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest standards. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are passionate about food safety and eager to drive your career forward, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Leave

Education Programs

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food safety roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, and allergen control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate food safety training sessions for employees.
• Lead root cause analysis for food safety issues and implement preventive measures.
• Coordinate with teams to maintain food safety standards during product changes.

Skills

HACCP

Food Safety Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

GMP Knowledge

Communication Skills

Allergen Control

Environmental Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Assurance

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology

Job description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

We are the creators of Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Triscuit, Sour Patch and Swedish Fish to name a few.

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

As a key member of the Quality Team, you will help drive food safety and compliance across the site. This role involves supporting food safety programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold best practices, and ensuring food safety standards are integrated into daily operations. You’ll play an active role in promoting a culture of food safety and quality.

How you will contribute

• Develop and facilitate food safety training sessions, ensuring employees are well-versed in food safety protocols and regulatory expectations.
• Provide support for the HACCP program and Food Safety Plan, coordinating efforts to maintain compliance and assisting with program updates as needed.
• Perform regular verification of Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs), ensuring they meet established standards and coordinating corrective actions when necessary.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis for food safety issues, working with the quality team to implement effective preventive measures.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and zoning protocols, ensuring controls are effectively reducing contamination risks.
• Coordinate with quality and production teams to support the extraneous matter prevention program, conducting regular checks and implementing improvements.
• Assist in the management of allergen control programs, supporting processes from raw material intake through finished product handling.
• Manage sampling and testing schedules, ensuring accurate record-keeping, communication of results, and necessary follow-ups.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain food safety standards during product changes and continuous improvement projects.
• Contribute to tracking and analyzing food safety metrics, providing insights for continuous improvement, and assisting with audit preparations.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Experience in food safety management, including HACCP, Food Safety Plans, and CCP/OPRP programs.
• Knowledge of zoning, environmental monitoring, and allergen control within food manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and educate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams to ensure food safety standards are met.
• Ability to take initiative with minimal direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills to act as a liaison.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work with a team to meet goals.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.

Job specific requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in food safety roles within a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred).
• Expertise in food safety risk identification, CCP/OPRP validation, HACCP governance, and allergen control.
• Knowledge of regulatory food safety standards and industry best practices.
• Food Manufacturing experience (required).

Work schedule:

• M-F 1st shift

Salary and Benefits:

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $71,700 to $98,625; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. The salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelēz International Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.