Food Safety Manager - Supplier & Co-Manufacturing – IL-Downers Grove (Metro Chicago)

Description

Each and every day, Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE) delights millions of consumers and customers around the world. The company has one of the world's best-loved and leading portfolios with its innovative and trusted food, beverage, household and body care brands, including Ambi Pur, Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara Lee, and Senseo. Collectively, these brands generate more than $12 billion in annual net sales covering approximately 200 countries. The Sara Lee community consists of 52,000 employees worldwide.

Position Summary:

Manage the implementation and compliance with Sara Lee food safety requirements for our suppliers and copackers. Work with suppliers and copackers on food safety issue resolution and corrective actions. Work with plants, R&D, and other internal customers to assure compliance with food safety requirements of suppliers. Manage third party and internal food safety audit and approval system for suppliers and copackers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Managing the Supplier and Copacker food safety program. Develop and implement technical plans, clearly defining the critical issues and approach to be used in resolving food safety issues.
Conduct food safety reviews to grant approval status for new suppliers and/or copackers
Determine performance with existing suppliers and/or copackers.
Develop and manage food safety auditing system using internal audits and reviewing third party audits.
Manage supplier/Copacker food safety approval process for consistency across all lines of business.
Work with R&D and Manufacturing on key food safety requirements for suppliers and copackers. Define food safety testing requirements and compliance guidelines for suppliers and copackers.
Present persuasive presentations to management on recommendations.

Qualifications

Bachelor Science Degree in food safety related field.
Minimum of one to five years experience in food safety
Thorough understanding of food safety principles and food processing
HACCP Certified required.
Food Safety and Sanitation auditing experience required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal customers and external suppliers and copackers.
Ability to travel nationwide.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

	Profile
	Job Field		Supply Chain
	Locations		US-IL-Downers Grove (Metro Chicago)
	Organization		Food Safety
	Schedule		Full-time
	Education Level		Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)

	Additional Information
	Number of Positions		1

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