Good food. Better life. McCain Foods understands
the importance of achieving a healthier balanced lifestyle through a
sensible blend of good quality food, regular physical exercise and a
positive harmony between work and play. We carry out a positive role in this
aim for a balanced life within our communities by preparing first-rate food,
made with wholesome ingredients, that can help busy families and individuals
find a healthy balance in their lives. A better life also comes from a
healthy working environment. McCain Foods offers a competitive compensation
and benefits package; if you’re ready for a better life, we’re ready for you
to grow with us!
The Food
Safety /Sanitation manager will be a member of the global Quality Systems
team, reporting to the VP Global Quality, based in Lisle, IL.
The
successful incumbent will provide strategic and operational leadership to
the McCain Foods Limited food safety program. This position will have
responsibility to further develop and standardize the food safety management
systems; develop standard training materials on effective sanitation
techniques and processes; audit the effectiveness of food safety and
sanitation management systems.
Key
responsibilities:
Provide strategic and
operational direction and leadership to McCain Foods Limited food
safety programs.
Standardize, implement, and
audit effectiveness of food safety management systems.
Provide technical leadership
to assure that the manufacturing processes and environments are
microbiologically safe for the production of food products.
Interpret sensitive food
safety related technical information and provide objective science
based recommendations.
Approve design of
microbiology-related studies for understanding and management of
product and process development risk.
Provide technical leadership
in the implementation of cleaning and sanitation programs.
Evaluate and provide guidance
on proper design and construction of food plants and equipment from the
food safety/sanitation perspective.
Design of microbiological
challenge studies. Scientifically validated risk management
studies extend product shelf life and ensure minimal regulatory risk
for new technologies. Errors in data or judgment are extremely
costly and have a negative impact on consumer satisfaction.
Maximizing OEE while striving
for world class sanitation standards.
Qualifications
and Experience:
Minimum of BS Degree in Chemistry,
Microbiology, Food Science or related field
Minimum of 5 years experience
in managing food safety in a food processing environment
Registered Food
Sanitarian
Functional expert in food
plant sanitation
In-depth knowledge of food
safety, food microbiology, manufacturing processes, food regulation,
sanitary design and quality management.
Strong communication,
influencing and conflict management skills
Ability to effectively
interact with vendors, consultants, and regulatory agencies as an agent
of the company
