Quality Specialist-Hygienist

Perrigo Company plc; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Perrigo Company plc in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Factory Hygienist to oversee pre-requisite programs for food safety and compliance, including sanitation, zoning, cGMPs, allergen management, environmental monitoring, pest control, and product protection plans. Note: this is a 2-2-3 night shift rotation (6pm–6am).

You will lead training on prerequisite programs, ensure production floor compliance, drive continuous improvement of hygiene practices, perform audits of GMP and pest control, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
• Experience in pre-requisite programs, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs and FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage, enforce, and analyze trends of pre-requisite programs. Ensure risk assessments and Food Safety Management Systems are up to date.
• Develop and execute training for pre-requisite programs.
• Conduct GMP, foreign body, and pest control inspections of the facility.
• Maintain records for hygiene systems and participate in annual HACCP reviews.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to achieve zero defects in hygiene operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hygiene & Sanitation

Environmental Monitoring

GMP Compliance

Training & Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The factory hygienist maintains pre-requisite programs to ensure Food Safety and Compliance as the base for maintaining consumer trust and preference. The position oversees tasks relating to a number of pre-requisite programs including: Sanitation, Zoning, cGMPs, Allergen Management, Foreign Body Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Pest Control, and Product protection plans. Note: this is a 2-2-3 Night shift rotation working 6pm - 6am.

Scope of the Role

• Quality Systems: Manage, enforce, and analyze trends and verification activities related to pre-requisite programs. Ensure risk assessments, and Food Safety Management Systems are up to date. Acts as a key team member for implementation and maintenance of the facility’s environmental monitoring programs. Performs root cause investigation and helps to implement corrective and preventive actions. Assist in analyzing environmental monitoring data to seek and destroy pathogens. Helps to complete food safety risk assessments of the facility environment and processing equipment. Works closely with Pest Control provider to identify and drive closure of identified gaps at the facility.
• People and Know-How: Develop and execute training for pre-requisite programs. Ensure compliance with factory procedures and practices by having a strong coaching presence on the production floor. Communicate and work alongside Project Managers and Contractors to uphold facility hygiene. Drive improvement projects using feedback from cross-functional teams to improve pre-requisite programs. Provides oversight and guidance for factory sanitation. Leads continuous improvement of pre-requisite programs.
• Quality Auditing and Verification: Conducts GMP, foreign body, and pest control inspections of the facility. Maintains records of audits and ensures completion of corrective and preventive actions of all gaps. Acts as a team member for annual HACCP reviews and floor walks. Meticulously maintains records for all hygiene systems in accordance with ISO and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Mastership: Support Continuous Improvement initiatives in the quest for zero defect. Support activities to achieve compliance with the Quality Management System requirements and other applicable instructions and standards. Identify non-conformance issues and coordinate Quality/Food Safety risk analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field or equivalent work experience in food manufacturing quality role.

Operational Experience

• Experience in pre-requisite programs, hygiene, and sanitation
• Working knowledge of pathogens and environmental monitoring
• Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs and FDA requirements

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo. We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more.

All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo