Quality Product Safety Specialist

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

About the role

The role is based in South Brunswick, NJ (onsite).

Responsibilities

• Support daily quality and food safety operations on the plant floor
• Aid the Supervisor Product Safety Site Leader in maintaining site compliance
• Maintain and update Food Safety Plans in accordance with FSMAS
• Support development and implementation of HACCP, SOPs, and SSOPs
• Participate in food safety and quality committees, including allergen control, sanitation, and traceability
• Partner with Production and Maintenance to troubleshoot quality issues
• Support equipment commissioning and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate records for FDA and regulatory compliance
• Interact cross-functionally to support audits and inspections as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in food science, food microbiology, food safety or related field
• Experience supporting quality and food safety programs in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate within all levels of the company and with suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other software tools required for data entry and reporting
• Working knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills
• Able to work hands-on and interface directly with plant floor teams
• Experience training employees and contractors on food safety practices
• Able to support investigations and corrective actions
• Effective communication skills across multiple functions

Qualifications

• Certified in HACCP
• Certificate in Preventive Controls for Human and Animal Foods
• Experience in FDA-regulated food or ingredient manufacturing
• Audit experience using GFSI schemes; FSSC 22000 preferred
• Active participation in food safety or quality committees
• Involvement in equipment commissioning or process validation

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Food safety certifications
• Quality assurance experience
• Collaborative teamwork

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• vacation and holidays
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)
• Annual bonus plan

Pay

$65,000 - $75,000

Schedule

N/A