Food Safety Specialist

Overview

Food Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting in developing, creating, and implementing a quality management strategy that ensures facility documents meet and exceed regulatory, GFSI, internal, and customer specification compliance, while supporting the growth of the business.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Implements training and drives engagement of food safety and quality programs to production facilities via CBT and/or in-person.
• Assists in the creation and maintenance of controlled documents, such as policies, programs, and procedures that ensure company-wide compliance with regulatory, GFSI, and customer standards.
• Data entry to develop, implement, and drive data management systems, such as environmental monitoring data systems.
• Assist sites as needed with internal and external audit preparation.
• Drive completion of program validations.
• Complete all other tasks and projects assigned within the allocated timeframe.
• Communicate effectively with the site FSQA and sanitation teams when applicable

• Bachelor’s degree in Science and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. HACCP/PCQI certification and GFSI training required.
• Experience developing document control, quality systems, and training programs, systems, and processes that support a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where quality and delivery is paramount
• Experience completing or participating in internal and/or external FSQA audits
• Microsoft Office experience required
• Influencing and informing skills

• A can-do attitude with the ability to roll up their sleeves and do what is needed to get the job done
• A continuous improvement mindset, a natural problem solver
• Energetic and self-motivated; desire to make an impact
• A creative and innovative thinker
• Strong intellect, business acumen, and advanced critical thinking skills
• Accountability for achievement – sets high standards; delivers promised results; makes timely decisions with sound judgment; takes initiative and is persistent
• Sense of urgency – meets challenging goals and timelines; quickly changes plans when data or actions require it
• Highly effective at managing multiple tasks and priorities
• High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality at all levels
• Excellent Interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
• Ability to work at pace, and engender the same ways of working within the extended team
• Entrepreneurial drive and adaptability, results-oriented, and outstanding organizational skills
• Able to work strategically, but equally able to dive into the details when needed