Food Safety Hygienist; Food Manufacturing Plant

Position: Food Safety Specialist

Department: Quality Assurance

Reports To: Manager, Quality & Food Safety

Location: JAC

The purpose of this role is to assist in maintaining essential Quality and Food Safety programs for Bonduelle Americas.

• Maintains and updates QMS Corporate SOPs and documents
• Maintains 3rd Party Audit calendar for BA facilities, is a back‑up for customer requests and document uploads in customer portals
• Maintains and manages emergency contact lists for BA facilities
• Assists with data reporting to Group for BA facilities
• Maintains specification updates on data reporting systems
• Update & maintain Organic Plan Summaries for BA facilities
• Assist with development of system checklists/documents on data management systems
• Analyzes micro testing costs and issues quarterly monthly scorecard
• Maintains changes in 3rd party lab portals
• Assist with Corporate swabathons with the aid of the site FS hygienist
• Responsible for providing training, as needed, to plant personnel on quality, food safety and basic GMP practices
• Assists Corporate Team and other assigned duties by Manager
• Trends KPI data for Quality & Food Safety
• Perform Risk Assessments as needed
• Supports sites with audit compliance and audit preparation

• B.S in Food Science or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience developing and deploying policies and processes in a food manufacturing environment
• Direct experience working with SQF auditors, third‑party auditors, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Data analysis, statistical process control, and problem‑solving skills are preferred
• Must possess advanced computer skills in database management, specifically with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Prefer HACCP and PCQI certification. GFSI/SQF practitioner training is a plus.
• Must possess excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization, vendors, and customers
• Understanding of and ability to apply Lean/continuous improvement concepts in daily work.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, multi‑task, and interact with different departments and as a team member.
• Ability to travel, ranging from 30‑50% travel
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Must be able to spend extended periods of time viewing computer screens and/or operating a keyboard.
• Familiarity with data management systems such as JDE, Datahex, and Tableau are preferred.

• Other skills, systems experience, competencies (results oriented…), computer abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate up and down the organization
• A proven track record of results with a bias for action
• A passion for learning and a craving to work in a fun culture