Food Safety Quality Manager

Symrise AG; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food safety leader seeks a dedicated professional in Hodges, SC to uphold rigorous Food Safety and Quality Management Systems. This role includes developing and maintaining HACCP plans, managing product safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement through clear analysis and training. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant sciences and 3-5 years of experience in food safety quality management. Join us to contribute to the well-being of consumers worldwide and further enhance your career.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Food Safety Quality management experience required.
• Strong understanding of food safety quality systems and programs.
• PCQI/HACCP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Food Safety Plans (HACCP) program.
• Analyze complaint and product data to identify trends.
• Manage non-conformities and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Food Safety Quality management experience

Microbiology

Analytical skills

Knowledge of FDA (FSMA) requirements

Training and development

Education

BS degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field

Job description

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 3.8 billion in the 2021 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Your Role

• Responsible for implementation and compliance to Food Safety Quality Management System policies and procedures
• Responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of the Food Safety Plans (HACCP) program for the facility
• Analysis of results for verification activities
• Update Flowchart and Hazard Analysis
• Implement, maintain CCPs and PRPs in the department.
• Train team to CCPs and PRPs
• Responsible for prompt investigation resolution, escalation and trending for plant events. Providing appropriate CAPA.
• Analyze complaint and product data to identify trends and opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage non-conformities (decide, put on hold, isolate, destruct), analyze for root causes and undertake correctives actions.
• Leads the quality and product safety components of all FSQ driven projects for the site through quality planning, specifications development, and project oversight for compliance to GMP s and other company policies and guidelines.
• Responsible for GFSI and other standard compliance across for the facility
• Responsible for implementation and compliance to all federal, state or provincial laws and/or regulations.
• Responsible to monitor plant trials and/or first production of new products to provide plant guidance on food safety and quality and make any updates to the Food Safety Plan/HACCP as appropriate.
• 3-5 years (depending on site location) Food Safety Quality management experience with responsibility for developing, implementing and managing food safety programs and policy.
• BS degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related technical field preferred
• Technical expert with FDA (FSMA) requirements and food safety systems.
• FSMA/Preventive Controls
• Food Safety Plan/HACCP design, measurement, documentation and training.
• PCQI/HACCP certified
• Deep understanding of food safety quality systems and programs (GFSI), certification preferred
• Technical expert in quality analysis, sanitation, processing techniques and general microbiology.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.