Sr. Food Safety Supervisor

About the role

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking an enthusiastic Food Safety Supervisor to join their growing team in Rockford, IL. The ideal candidate will support the Quality Manager in overseeing food safety and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in overseeing the food safety and quality systems for the facility.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards.
• Manage programs, including but not limited to, food safety plans, CAPA, developing and executing local compliance policies.
• Audit programs such as FSSC, Non-GMO, and internal audits.
• Develop and maintain food safety plans.
• Host bi-annual management reviews.
• Monitor and communicate compliance related losses to functional areas.
• Oversee cleaning/sanitation procedures regarding food safety.
• Host consumer complaint program.
• Enhance knowledge of policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure programs comply to regulatory and company requirements.
• Collaborate with continuous improvement activities related to food safety.
• Develop capabilities within the team.
• Support budgetary planning information.
• Review equipment to meet food safety and sanitary design requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required: preferably in food science, food safety or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience of managing people and conducting/managing audits in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FDA and OSHA regulations, Food Safety Plans/Standards, CAPA, and GMPs.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO22000, FSSC22000 requirements.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and group communication skills.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office apps, SAP, SharePoint, etc.).
• Demonstrated strengths in team leadership, decision making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to manage difficult and challenging situations.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, IL6S).

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Skills

• Food Safety Management
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

At Perfetti Van Melle, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual bonus potential and merit-based increases
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Annual well-being subsidy
• Maternity and paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-free college program or free continued education (BA, Masters, etc.)
• Monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

Pay

The anticipated target range for this role is: $77,000-105,000 per year. Perfetti Van Melle considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Actual compensation will vary.

Schedule

The Food Safety Supervisor will work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and may require occasional travel.