Food Safety Specialist

OVERVIEW

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Food Safety Specialist to join our growing team. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Food Safety Specialist assists the Quality Manager in supporting the company’s corporate, local and departmental goals and policies by managing the HACCP program, CAPA program, food safety program, developing and executing local compliance policies. This role will work cohesively with all functional areas to communicate quality losses and strive for continuous improvement in all areas of the process with respective testing methods, analytical tools and systems, food safety, product quality, plant productivity and safety. Additional responsibilities include:

• Assist and lead Audits. (FSSC, Non-GMO, and internal audits)
• Maintain and develop Food Safety Plan including hazard analysis, preventive controls, monitoring and verification plans, and validation
• Facilitates communications of quality losses to functional areas.
• Audits quality programs for compliance to regulatory and company requirements.
• Collaborates in continuous improvement activities related to the reduction of quality losses.
• Supervises Quality Coordinators and develops capabilities within the team.
• Supports the safety and loss control function as it relates to the Quality Department to ensure all plant, company and governmental requirements are satisfied.
• Assists in providing budgetary planning information.
• Functional technical competencies gained in role.
• Supports change management skill building
• Enhanced knowledge of customer service policies, procedures and programs
• Review equipment to meet sanitary design requirements

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• 4 year degree in Quality or Food Science
• 3-5 years of quality experience or food manufacturing experience managing people
• Significant high level supervisory experience managing technicians
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, SAP, MS Office)
• Experience with auditing
• Knowledge of customer complaint investigation, root cause analysis, response, trending, and reporting.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities at once.
• Ability to complete documentation with complete accuracy. Detail oriented.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:  

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off    
• 13 paid holidays    
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country 
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases  
• Comprehensive Health Insurance     
• Annual well-being subsidy  
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options   
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement    
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)  
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)  

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Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.