Food Safety Specialist

Position: Food Safety Specialist

Department: Quality Assurance

Reports To: Manager, Quality & Food Safety

Location: California

Salary: 67-77K

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:

The purpose of this role is to assist in maintaining essential Quality and Food Safety programs for Bonduelle Americas.

What you will Do:

• Maintains and updates QMS Corporate SOPs and documents
• Maintains 3rd Party Audit calendar for BA facilities,Is a back-up for customer requests and document uploads in customer portals
• Maintains and manages emergency contact lists for BA facilities
• Assists with data reporting to Group for BA facilities
• Maintains specification updates on data reporting systems
• Update & maintain Organic Plan Summaries for BA facilities
• Assist with development of system checklists/documents on data management systems
• Analyzes micro testing costs and issues quarterly monthly scorecard
• Maintains changes in 3rd party lab portals
• Assists with Corporate swabathons with the aid of the site FS hygienist
• Responsible for providing training, as needed, to plant personnel on quality, food safety and basic GMP practices
• Assists Corporate Team and other assigned duties by Manager
• Trends KPI data for Quality & Food Safety
• Perform Risk Assessments as needed
• Supports sites with audit compliance and audit preparation

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S in Food Science or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience developing and deploying policies and processes in a food manufacturing environment
• Direct experience working with SQF auditors, third-party auditors, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Data analysis, statistical process control, and problem-solving skills are preferred
• Must possess advanced computer skills in database management, specifically with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Prefer HACCP and PCQI certification.GFSI/SQF practitioner training is a plus.
• Must possess excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization, vendors, and customers
• Understanding of and ability to apply Lean/continuous improvement concepts in daily work.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, multi-task, and interact with different departments and as a team member.
• Ability to travel, ranging from 30-50% travel
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Must be able to spend extended periods of time viewing computer screens and/or operating a keyboard.
• Familiarity with data management systems such as JDE, Datahex, and Tableau are preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Other skills, systems experience, competencies (results oriented…), computer abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate up and down the organization
• A proven track record of results with a bias for action
• A passion for learning and a craving to work in a fun culture