Food Safety Specialist

Louisiana Pepper Exchange; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage industry is seeking a Food Safety Specialist to oversee the Food Safety Plan and ensure compliance with SQF Certification. The role involves training, documentation, and collaboration with site management to enhance food safety practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality systems and food safety training, with strong communication skills. This is an entry-level, full-time position based in New Orleans, offering an opportunity to contribute to food safety excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of Food Safety Plan.
• Support maintaining SQF Certification.
• Lead cross-functional Food Safety team.

Skills

Communication

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Education

HACCP Certification

SQF Certification

Bachelor's Degree

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Job 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

1. Administer the document control and record control programs, including routine reporting of trending errors and deviations.
2. Support the site in maintaining SQF Certification.
3. 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.
4. Deliver training and orientation materials and maintain records associated with the program.
5. Interact with LPE corporate staff on the systems used for document control, complaints, and CAPA.
6. Interact with Supplier Quality to update site documentation related to new suppliers and new ingredients.
7. Lead the GMP Inspection and Calibration Programs.
8. Interact with the Site Pest Control Operator.
9. Provide effective communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives, and performance to plan via Management Review and Metrics Reporting.
10. Practice and promote GMPs and plant safety procedures.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

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

Preferred Work Experience

1. Experience working as an SQF practitioner.
2. Experience working on an internal audit team.
3. Experience using laboratory equipment to perform testing and analysis.

Physical Requirements

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food & Beverages