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Sr Manager Food Safety (food/beverage manufacturer)Baldwin Richardson Foods • Westmont, IL, US
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Sr Manager Food Safety (food / beverage manufacturer)

Sr Manager Food Safety (food / beverage manufacturer)

Baldwin Richardson Foods • Westmont, IL, US
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Sr Manager Food Safety (food / beverage manufacturer) at Baldwin Richardson Foods

This role provides enterprise-wide leadership of food safety programs for a multi-site manufacturer of syrups, sauces, fillings, and aseptic beverages. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining robust food safety systems across the organization.

What You Will Do

  • Lead, in partnership with Site Quality Managers, the development and implementation of Food Safety Plans, HACCP systems, prerequisite programs, and all food safety-related programs to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Support and guide Plant Quality Managers in preparation for and execution of third-party and regulatory audits, including FDA, NYS, Cal DPH, and SQF.
  • Ensure sites properly execute procedures to maintain food safety and regulatory compliance across FSMA, HACCP, GMP, Pest Control, Allergen Control, Chemical Control, Formula Control, mock trace and recall, LACF, and environmental monitoring programs.
  • Ensure all food safety and regulatory processes are documented, standardized, and kept current across all facilities.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continual improvement of corporate food safety programs, ensuring consistency and alignment across all locations.
  • Serve as the company's Process Authority for LACF and aseptic processing, overseeing validation studies, scheduled process filings, and process deviation evaluations.
  • Act as the subject matter expert on thermal processing technologies, including low-acid and high-acid aseptic processing, equipment, and methodologies.
  • Provide guidance on process design, equipment selection, and troubleshooting.
  • Stay informed on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, integrating them into company operations as applicable.

Thermal Processing Design, Validation & Optimization

  • Develop and implement thermal processing parameters, including time and temperature profiles, to ensure product safety and quality.
  • Collaborate with R&D, production, and QA to design and optimize thermal processing systems that meet regulatory requirements and product specifications.
  • Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate new technologies or process improvements in thermal processing.
  • Plan and execute heat penetration studies to validate processing parameters and confirm proper heat distribution in all container types.
  • Analyze heat penetration data, interpret results, and recommend adjustments or improvements to thermal processing systems.
  • Lead validation efforts for low-acid aseptic processing and packaging systems, ensuring all processes meet FDA regulations and commercial sterility requirements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to third-party Process Authorities and coordinate regulatory filings and validation activities.
  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Lead and develop the corporate regulatory team, ensuring consistent application of regulatory requirements across all facilities.
  • Oversee all regulatory compliance activities, including FDA (21 CFR Part 113 & 114), FSMA, USDA, state, and applicable international regulations.
  • Direct scheduled process filings, product registrations, labeling compliance, and regulatory submissions.
  • Serve as the senior corporate contact for all regulatory agency interactions, inspections, and inquiries, ensuring appropriate representation and timely resolution of issues.
  • Establish and maintain robust documentation and records systems for all regulatory activities, ensuring readiness for audits and inspections.
  • Sanitation & Hygienic Design Leadership

  • Lead and develop the corporate sanitation team, providing enterprise-wide strategic direction for sanitation programs and hygienic design standards.
  • Establish corporate sanitation policies, SSOPs, allergen cleaning validation protocols, and master sanitation schedules for consistent execution across all sites.
  • Oversee the company's Environmental Monitoring Program at the enterprise level, ensuring program design, execution, and verification meet both regulatory and customer standards.
  • Partner with plant teams to evaluate sanitation performance, analyze data trends, and implement improvements to reduce risk and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Champion hygienic design principles for new equipment and facility modifications to ensure long-term food safety compliance.
  • Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor process data, performance indicators, and quality metrics to identify opportunities for process optimization.
  • Drive initiatives to improve energy efficiency, product quality, and operational effectiveness in thermal processing.
  • Participate in new product development, process scale-up, and equipment upgrade projects.
  • What You Will Need To Be Successful

  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering / Biological Systems Engineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering (with food process focus), or related discipline.
  • Ten (10) plus years of Food Industry Experience
  • Seven (7) plus years' experience with HACCP, SQF, GFSI, FDA and USDA audits
  • Five (5) plus years people management experience
  • Five (5) plus years of experience in Aseptic Processing & Packaging of low-acid and high-acid foods is required.
  • Five (5) plus years of experience in Thermal Processing in food manufacturing is required.
  • Five (5) plus years of experience in Sanitation is required.
  • Must be able to travel 60%.
  • Compensation & Benefits

    Base pay range : $155,000.00 / yr - $165,000.00 / yr. This range is provided by Baldwin Richardson Foods. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

    You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more.

    Employment details

  • Seniority level : Director
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries : Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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