Food Safety Coordinator

Russell Stover is a leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar‑free chocolates, producing over 55 million pounds annually.

As a Food Safety Coordinator
, you manage and lead all aspects of the local sites’ food safety monitoring and verification programs, working closely with internal business partners including Sanitation, Quality, Operations, and Safety.

• Oversight and verification of food safety & quality programs, such as:
  • Sanitation verification processes.
  • CCPs and PRPs.
  • Supports site's food safety and quality document control program.
  • Environmental monitoring.
• Lead the Food Safety Team:
  • Annual reviews of programs.
  • Updates related to new products, equipment and/or building modifications.
• Assist in writing, implementing, and training on plant and corporate QUAs.
• Audit:
  • Report trends to local management:
    • Weekly Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
    • Self Inspections.
• Support and/or lead third party audits.
• Manage and track non‑conforming reports.
• Lead and/or participate in root cause analysis and corrective & preventive measures.
• Verify food safety and quality programs performed by the different departments and individuals at the site.
• Lead food safety and quality initiatives.
• Back‑up to the FSQA Manager.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non‑conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

• Participate in LPW pillars and teams and support continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Follow LPW methodology (TPM) in order to monitor and report production (PCS) and continuously improve processes to reduce defects, applying lean methodology using tools such as 5S, 5 Why, Kaizen, etc.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years in a food safety role leading people.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Proficient working knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, HACCP, Food Allergens, Pest Control, and Principles of Food Safety (intermediate level or above).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• SAP/CRM experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives at one time.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Flexibility of working hours required, which may include weekends or after normal business hours.
• Comfortable working at elevated heights, including conducting regular roof inspections.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and shifts in colors.

• HACCP certified.
• PCQI certified with document control experience.

• Safety First:
  Protective gear and daily GMP training.
• Environment:
  Work alongside automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and chocolate candy banks.
• Active & Engaging Work:
  Standing, moving, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable Climate:
  Climate‑controlled environment year‑round.
• Allergens:
  Exposure to nut, milk, and other allergens.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we celebrate differences, support each other, and thrive for the benefit of employees, products, and community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or character protected by law.