Quality & Food Safety Specialist

Givaudan; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Givaudan in the United States seeks a Site Quality and Food Safety professional to build and lead local quality programs, perform audits, manage regulatory requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will coordinate investigations, maintain documentation, oversee allergen management, and drive performance indicators while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent in Science (Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry) or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in Food Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, or related function.
• Familiarity with QC systems and quality tools (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, PCQI, HACCP).
• Experience with audits and continuous improvement is valued.

Responsibilities

• Build local Quality and Food Safety programs and maintain documentation.
• Perform internal and external audits and monthly inspections.
• Lead investigations of non-conformances and coordinate root-cause analysis.
• Manage regulatory programs (halal, kosher, Organic) and supplier audits.
• Drive Food Safety initiatives, record control, and allergen management.

Skills

Quality Management

Auditor Experience

Continuous Improvement

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical degree in Science/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Responsibilities

• Build local Quality and Food Safety programs, including:
  • Maintain the local quality/food safety documentation
  • Help perform internal and external audits and monthly inspections.
  • Complete Quality-portion of Customer Questionnaire and related documents together with other stakeholders (Quality agreements, and specification reviews)
  • Support Global and Regional projects for Customer Quality Service initiatives
• Manage regulatory programs requirements such as halal, kosher, and Organic.
• Perform and report on vendor audits.
• Coordinate investigation of non-conformances. Including participation in investigations and review of root causes, trend analysis and action follow-up.
• Lead and execute Food Safety programs on site. Monitor the performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives including:
  • Food Safety Manual
  • Document and Record Control
  • Product development
  • Specifications (Raw Material, Packaging, Finished Product and Services)
  • Non-Conforming Materials and Rework
  • Complaint Management
  • Food Safety Plan
  • Identification, Traceability, Recall and Withdrawal
  • Allergen Management
  • Training
  • Hygienic Design and Engineering
  • Pest Prevention
  • Maintenance Program
  • Calibration
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Personnel Hygiene
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Utility Supply
  • Receipt, Storage, and Transport
  • Waste Disposal
  • Food Defense
• Participate in initiatives in quality, food safety and EHS, CI, Cost Saving, etc.
• Support Regional and Global initiatives in Quality Management and Food Safety programs
• Monitor Quality and Food Safety Performance Indicator.
• Drive/Coordinate initiatives to improve performance indicators.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferably Technical degree or equivalent in Science (Food Science, Food Service, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field), Business, or experience with track record.
• Minimum 3-year function related work experience (Food Manufacturing, Quality Assurance)
• Proficient in Quality Management Systems and Quality Tools (Including: ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, PCQI, HACCP training, GMP, Auditor Experience), and continuous improvement.
• The individual in this role must be familiar with Microsoft Office operations.
• It is value adding if the individual familiar with Food Safety testing instrumentation, including but not limited to Chemistry Testing for Water, Microbiology and ATP Swabbing, and Allergen Swabbing.

Compensation And Benefits

The established salary range for this hourly position is $34-$37 per hour . Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.