Coordinator, Food Safety

Coordinator, Food Safety Location: Robinson, IL, US, 62454 At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry.
As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry.
We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product.
We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate.
We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.
We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.
We are very proud of who we are and what we do.
And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! About the role: Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer.
Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.
The Food Safety Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of food safety essential programs, initiatives, and certifications for the site by leading, coordinating and executing actions efficiently.
You must be able to communicate and interact with all departments and levels of personnel and assimilate pertinent information and data.
This position is responsible and owner of the food safety, quality, and legality of our products.
Key responsibilities include: ● General: o Ensure Food Safety requirements and corporate policies are followed in the facility o Participate in third party (Customer, Regulatory) and internal audits (preparation and follow up as assigned) o Food safety/HACCP Coordinator o Preventive Controls Qualified Individual o Assess and evaluate facility personnel and make recommendations regarding strategies to remedy training, skills, or performance deficiencies ● Specific: o Track Food Safety programs and initiatives results o Track products parameters are kept within critical limits (food safety, quality, and legality) o Execution of EMP swabbing, material sampling, ATP cleaning effectiveness review o Perform trending analysis, statistical data review to develop improvement plans (Environmental Monitoring Program, Pest Control, Sanitation) o Ensure incoming ingredients are sampled, inspected, and approved for use in the plant o Keep Food Safety information up-to-date and well organized o Coordinate HACCP Activities (HACCP, PPR) o Coordinate and participate in internal audit o SOP definition, verification, and validation (SSOP) o Train personnel in general in food safety topics and as required o Root cause analysis using problem-solving tools o Sensory panelist of raw material and finished product ● Quality Related o Ensure data is entered into the Quality Module of SAP accurately and promptly o Ensure the correct transactions in SAP are conducted and completed as required (releases, blocks, returns) o Issue Certificate of Analysis to customers and keep record of the history of recorded analysis results o Perform/participate in traceability and mock recalls o Participate in annual management reviews of the entire food safety program and ensure any corrective actions are completed on time About you: ● Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry ● At least 2 years of experience in QA or QC in the food industry ● Understanding of government regulations relating to food processing ● Knowledge of FSSC 22000 Certification and other GFSI audit schemes ● Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Environmental Monitoring and microbiological testing ● Quality System implementation experience a plus ● HACCP and PCQI Certified a plus ● Must be willing to be on call every other weekend ● Must be willing to sensory test chocolate and raw ingredients, including milk and soy What you can expect from Barry Callebaut: ● Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package ● Paid time off, plus 12 paid holidays, plus your birthday off ● Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility ● An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature.
We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum! ● Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth ● Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion.
United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think.
We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.
#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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