Food Safety Specialist

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Facilities Manager interface with internal management and external auditors.
• Ensures activities on the Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS) are performed and documented
• Ensures that cGMP and Quality requirements are followed throughout facility
• Maintains AIB certification and meets minimum 965 score
• Communicates challenges findings and suggestions for continuous improvement
• Maintains approved chemical list database and monitors chemical control program
• Establishes and maintains the Internal Audit schedule
• Trains personnel on policies and procedures
• Performs Root Cause Analysis and develops Corrective Action Plans
• Active participant in the Daily Staff Meetings be an active Safety Committee Member
• Maintains certification as a First Aid Responder and accredited CE’s
• Enforces adherence to Control Plan
• Completes assigned tasks listed in Corrective Action Plans
• Understands Lean Manufacturing tools including: 5 why’s Brainstorming Fishbone Graphs and Root Cause Analysis
• Maintains equipment calibration

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 5 year’s experience in a manufacturing environment working in a management role.
• Some college preferred
• Working knowledge and experience with Safety Programs (OSHA Workman's Comp).
• Experience managing food defense program.
• Working knowledge and experience with Quality Assurance Management (RCAs Corrective/Preventative Measures ISO AIB SQF).
• Working knowledge or certification in Continuous Improvement Methodologies (Lean Six Sigma)
• Experience communicating Quality and Production performance to customers.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus