About this role
<h1 style="margin:14.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">About the role: </span></strong></h1> <p style="margin:14.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk230183898"></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The Food Safety Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of food safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role will focus on creating a culture of food safety within the operations, conducting training for staff, and ensuring that all food safety practices meet or exceed industry standards</span></p> <h1 style="margin:14.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Key responsibilities include: </span></strong></h1> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk222827013"></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Develop food safety policies: Design, implement, and manage food safety procedures aligned with global standards.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Conduct audits and inspections: Perform regular reviews of food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure regulatory compliance: Maintain adherence to HACCP, FDA, USDA, and other applicable regulations.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Collaborate with production and QA: Work with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate food safety risks.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Train staff: Educate employees on food safety, GMP, hygiene, and pest management protocols.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Investigate incidents: Lead root cause analysis of food safety events and implement corrective actions.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Review sanitation results: Monitor EMP and sanitation outcomes, ensuring timely resolution of non-conformities.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Validate critical controls: Oversee CCP/OPRP and allergen validations to meet all requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Coordinate pest management: Partner with vendors to ensure effective pest control programs.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain compliance records: Document GMP adherence, inspections, and corrective actions.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lead food safety culture: Drive continuous improvement and foster a strong food safety mindset across the organization.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:14.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">About you: </span></strong></h1> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Graduate degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Deep knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and industry standards.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Active presence on the floor, influencing others and fostering a positive compliance culture.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to evaluate and mitigate risks within assigned areas.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Skilled in updating documentation and driving projects to elevate standards.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience designing, updating, and delivering training programs on GMP, hygiene, and food safety.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong background in environmental monitoring, sanitation rules, and cleaning validation.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proficiency in analyzing data, applying quality control tools, and making independent decisions.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">CCP/OPRP validation: Solid HACCP foundation with expertise in validating critical control points and operational prerequisites.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Skilled in MS Office; familiar with SAP, DMS, or other departmental systems.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge of ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or similar frameworks is advantageous.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience in sanitation schedules, hygiene inspections, and regulatory compliance.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:14.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">What you can expect from Barry Callebaut: </span></strong></h1> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><a name="_heading=h.gjdgxs"></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products. </span></li> </ul>