Food Safety & Compliance Expert at Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc. in Forest Park, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Location: Forest Park





Want to make an impact?



The purpose of this position is to design, implement and manage the food safety, quality and regulatory compliance procedures for the facility. The Food Safety & Compliance Expert ensures the facility is in compliance with all applicable Local, State and Federal Food Laws through alignment with all auditing requirements and champions continuous Food Safety and Quality Process Improvement.




Ways you will make a difference



Creates and manages the plant QA/Food Safety technical and compliance system to ensure food safety
Create and maintain programs and policies as needed for full certification according to the "Good Manufacturing Processes", HAACP, and applicable GFSI scheme.
Ensures implementation and continuity of all key traceability, inspection, program management, and microbial program metrics.
Completes root cause analysis for product or plant events
Manages plant Environmental Monitoring Program
Manages and tracks plant Food Safety training to ensure 100% compliance across all departments
Conducts Food Safety Risk Assessments to ensure conforming plant operations
Oversees all certification programs to ensure compliance against schemes or protocols
Develops and evolves plant Food Safety programs to ensure compliance in an ever changing environment
Manages all third party certifications (ex. Kosher and Halal certifications)
Works with Quality and Food Safety Manager on product innovation and ingredient changes
Manages the internal audit program with a cross functional team
Works with Quality and Food Safety Manager for strategic planning on program and capital needs or changes
Manages plant validation programs for Allergen testing
Develops, reviews and updates standard operating procedures
Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.
Manages and develops team (where applicable).




Skills that will make you successful



Ability to give clear directions
Demonstrated analytic, problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in hygienic design and practices
Knowledge of manufacturing, sanitation practices, HACCP, FSMA, GMP's and SSOP's.
Strong working knowledge of continuous process improvement




Experiences that will support your success



Bachelor's Degree in food science, microbiology, or other relevant degree and substantial experience in quality and food safety
Masters or certification preferred
Minimum 7 years of related experience
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
HAACP Certification
ISO FSSC 22000 knowledge