Food Safety Specialist

ZipRecruiter; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Food Safety Specialist to oversee the implementation of their Food Safety Plan. This role involves working closely with site management and leading a cross-functional team to ensure compliance with SQF Certification. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality and food safety systems, excellent communication skills, and a strong background in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with quality & food safety systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of Food Safety Plan.
• Lead cross-functional Food Safety team.
• Deliver training and maintain records.

Skills

Communication

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Education

HACCP Training

SQF Certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Food Safety Specialist is primarily responsible for overseeing the implementation of the company's Food Safety Plan and ensuring the procedural elements required for SQF Certification are met. This position works closely with site management, providing routine updates on the Quality and Food Safety Performance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Administer the document control and record control programs, including routine reporting of trending errors and deviations.
• Support the site in maintaining SQF Certification.
• Lead cross-functional Food Safety team, including regular meetings with the Food Safety Team to exchange information and discuss new procedures or equipment related to food safety.
• Deliver training and materials and maintain records associated with the program.
• Interact with LPE corporate staff on the systems used for document control, complaints, and CAPA
• Interact with Supplier Quality to update site documentation related to new suppliers and new ingredients
• Lead the GMP Inspection and Calibration Programs
• Interact with the Site Pest Control Operator
• Provide effective communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives, and performance to plan via Management Review and Metrics Reporting
• Practices and promotes GMPs and plant safety procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience:

• At least 1-3 years of applicable professional experience working with quality & food safety systems
• At least 2 years working in a manufacturing environment
• HACCP and related food safety training with experience in the development and maintenance of HACCP Plans
• SQF or other related GFSI benchmarked standard training/certification
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control practices and procedures
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English

Work Experience:

• Experience working as an SQF practitioner
• Experience working on an internal audit team
• Experience using laboratory equipment to perform testing and analysis

Physical Requirements:

• The position will work in both an office and manufacturing work environment
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures for periods