Food Safety Assurance Specialist

About the role

Flip Your Career with Mennel! At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best to our people. We promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and are deeply committed to food safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and conducting internal food safety, quality, and regulatory audits across all production locations
• Reviewing Food Safety Plans, Food Defense Plans, and Environmental Monitoring Programs for compliance
• Serving as the primary contact for third-party, customer, and regulatory audits, including unannounced visits
• Supporting Area Managers with audit responses and ensuring timely and effective CAPA completion
• Acting as a corporate resource to production sites for GFSI, FSMA, and food safety program implementation
• Contributing to continuous improvement of company-wide Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory strategies
• Ensuring facilities maintain an everyday audit-ready condition
• Traveling up to 50%+ to audit and support food production facilities
• Performing additional duties as assigned by the Director of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of experience in food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing
• Prior experience in Quality Assurance, EHS, or Regulatory Compliance preferred
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, Food Safety Plans, preventive controls, and prerequisite programs
• PCQI certification required (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with GFSI auditing requirements strongly desired
• Active or inactive third-party GFSI Auditor certification preferred

Qualifications

• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and training skills
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to analyze complex information
• Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel extensively
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with all levels of the organization

Skills

• Strong understanding of food safety standards, Food Safety Plans, preventive controls, and prerequisite programs
• Experience with GFSI auditing requirements
• Ability to obtain PCQI certification
• Third-party GFSI Auditor certification (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, and more)
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance

Pay

Competitive Pay

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (varies based on workload)