Regional Food Safety Manager - Americas

Regional Food Safety Manager - Americas

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living Barry Callebaut's Values and of course loving chocolate.

The Regional Food Safety Manager Americas is responsible for keeping abreast of changes in technology and processes and ensuring compliance for the facilities in the Americas region to Barry Callebaut food safety policies, standards, and procedures as needed to ensure that regulatory, GFSI certification and customer requirements concerning food safety are achieved or exceeded. The Food Safety Manager Americas is a regional subject matter expert on Sanitation, Sanitary Hygienic Design, Hygienic Zoning, Environmental Monitoring.

This role is expected to have expert level knowledge on one or more of key food safety topics such as Allergens, Microbiology and Toxicology. The Food Safety Manager Americas links and collaborates with Plant QA managers, Engineering, Plant managers, Regional R&D, Regional OSCO VP, Global Account manager, Business Development Director, Regional Quality director, Global Head Food Safety and microbiology, Global Engineering, Global Microbiology, Global QA (Vendor & Rawmat), Sanitation & Hygiene managers, and with similar stakeholders from all the other regions (Africa, Americas, Asia, Cocoa).

Externally with external customers, training organizations, suppliers, and service providers including but not limited to pest control operators, metal detector manufacturers, sanitarians, and industry consultants.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership
• FSMS Program Development and Implementation
• Global FS Standards such as Non-Negotiable Standards and other Food Safety Performance Improvement Projects
• Food Safety CAPEX Program Governance
• EMP Program Management
• Pest Management Program
• Training and Culture
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
• Crisis Management
• Talent Development

About you:

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology or a related field (Master's degree preferred) Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in food safety management, with at least 3 years in a regional or multi-site leadership role. In-depth knowledge of global food safety standards, regulatory frameworks, and certification schemes (e.g., FSSC 22000, BRC, FSMA). Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Travel regionally & internationally, as required. Up to 30% of time devoted to travel.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

Salary Range of $130,000 - $150,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package. Paid time off, Paid holidays, and Flex Days Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women's Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!

Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth. Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.