R&D Food Safety Coordinator

About the role

The R&D Food Safety Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, safety, and compliance of all food-related activities within the Process Development Center. This position supports Research & Development operations by maintaining robust food safety and quality systems, managing compliance programs, and partnering closely with cross functional teams to uphold the highest standards of regulatory and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and quality management systems
• Maintain Food Safety Compliance records
• Update policies and procedures to support site Food Safety and Compliance Programs
• Prepare for and participate in 3rd party food safety audits
• Manage Internal Audit Programs for site Food Safety Programs
• Manage corrective actions and preventative actions (CAP) for required Food Safety Audits
• Engage with EHS Team – understand Food Safety Agenda and provide periodic site reviews
• Manage Food Safety training programs and compliance tracking process
• Provide Food Safety Training as needed
• Provide operational support for Research and Development product development teams
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Coach/Mentor site team to ensure complete understanding and execution of Food Safety Programs
• Support Retail, LTO, Trade call, and promotional productions
• Provide administrative support for site as needed
• Initiate ideas and solutions to enhance site compliance programs to drive improved efficiency
• Work with limited supervision to complete both assigned and self-identified tasks
• Manage required compliance programs – Safety, Food Safety, Environment

Qualifications

Associates degree preferred, 3-5 years experience working in a Food Safety role, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.

• Strong knowledge of Food Safety Programs – (AIB, FSSC22000, HACCP, FDA, GMPs)
• Strong understanding of Preventative Controls, food allergen management, environmental monitoring programs
• Food Safety Audit experience – internal and 3rd party
• Knowledge/Experience with food processing equipment, production, and/or test systems
• Strong administrative and computer skills

Benefits

Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is between $54,700 - $82,050. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary.