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Food Safety Specialist –
Salinas, CA
· Job ID:100728MM1 · Date:01/04/2011 · Location:Salinas · State:California · Degree:M.S. ·
Major:Food Science Salary/Compensation: 60,000.00 Job Types: Food Safety, Microbiologist
Job Description Administer and maintain food safety management programs that
ensure the production of high quality and specification-compliant foods
(including ready-to-eat and various food processing technologies). Evaluate
new and existing co-manufacturers and suppliers for compliance to company
quality and food safety standards. Drive process improvement through tracking
of food safety metrics and preventive/corrective action plans. Collaborate
with supply chain partners to drive successful innovation strategies. Primary
Responsibilities 1. Develop, modify, and facilitate food safety policies and
programs for manufacturing operations. Monitor and support food safety
programs. Oversight of development, revision and implementation of HACCP programs.
Ensure self-monitoring and audit systems are utilized. Provide guidance for
GFSI system implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement. 2. Ensure
regulatory compliance and improvement at facilities and assist with training
and implementing food safety regulatory standards. 3. Assess co-manufacturers
and suppliers for compliance with company standards. Screen, audit and
qualify food safety & quality systems and monitor supplier performance.
Ensure compliance with company standards as well as corrective action and
improvement plan completion. 4.Track food safety
metrics to drive improvement and business growth. 5. Contribute to business
success by connecting food safety goals directly to the business through
collaboration with the business management, innovations, manufacturing and
supply chain teams. 6. Collaborate with all supply chain partners to drive
successful product development and innovation. Implement food safety policies
and quality programs as needed. Education B.S. in Microbiology or Food
Science, M.S. or PhD preferred. Knowledge of Molecular Biology also
preferred. Experience 2-5 years food processing experience in Quality
Assurance or Food Safety. Experience in food manufacturing and distribution.
Special skills and abilities o Working knowledge of food safety systems
including HACCP (including pre-requisites) and GFSI o Experience with North
America Food regulations o Working knowledge of, and experience in, applying
Statistical Process Control o Exposure to various food processing
technologies o Excellent written and verbal skills o Process improvement and
problem-solving skills o Proven analytical skills resulting in effective
decision-making that protects the customer, consumer and brand o Strong
organizational skills and the ability to set and achieve goals o Proactive
and flexible to anticipate business needs. Ability to prioritize duties in a
changing environment and still meet business objectives. o Ability to
influence change in areas where there are not direct reporting relationships
o Strong computer skills including database development and proficiency in
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access o
Bilingual English/Spanish or other languages a plus. Travel -
25%, domestic and international. Must be able to travel throughout the year
Salary grade: G 100728MM1 |
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