Food Safety Coordinator

Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

We are the creators of Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Triscuit, Sour Patch and Swedish Fish to name a few. Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

As a key member of the Quality Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving food safety excellence and compliance across the site. This strategic role involves leading the development and implementation of robust food safety programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and championing a culture of food safety throughout the organization. You will be a key influencer, ensuring food safety standards are integrated into all aspects of operations, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring a safe and compliant food supply chain.

How you will contribute:
•Lead the development and implementation of the overall food safety program, setting objectives, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving continuous improvement.
•Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and prioritize food safety hazards, and develop strategies to mitigate them, including evaluating the impact of new products, processes, or regulations on the existing program.
•Serve as a food safety expert, providing guidance and collaborating with cross-functional teams (production, quality, engineering, etc.) to ensure food safety is seamlessly integrated into all aspects of the business.
•Develop and deliver comprehensive food safety training programs for all levels of employees, including specialized training on emerging trends, new regulations, and advanced risk mitigation strategies.
•Lead internal audits of the food safety program, ensuring continuous compliance with regulations and standards. Additionally, manage responses to external audits and collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure a high level of compliance.
•Develop and manage key food safety metrics, analyze data trends, and provide regular reports to leadership, identifying areas for improvement and demonstrating the impact of the food safety program.
•Ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the food safety program, proactively identifying gaps, implementing corrective actions, and constantly seeking opportunities for enhancement.
•Champion food safety excellence throughout the organization, fostering a culture of food safety, inspiring employees, and driving a commitment to achieving the highest standards.
•Stay abreast of emerging food safety trends and regulations, remaining informed about industry advancements and new regulatory requirements, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of food safety practices.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
•Experience in food safety management, including HACCP, Food Safety Plans, and CCP/OPRP programs.
•Knowledge of zoning, environmental monitoring, and allergen control within food manufacturing environments.
•Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
•Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•Food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls, hygienic design
•Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations
•Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and educate cross-functional teams.
•Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams to ensure food safety standards are met.
•Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal direction.
•Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills to act as a liaison.
•Possess problem solving skills.
•Ability to prioritize work and meet required deadlines.
•Ability to work with a team to meet goals. More about this role Education /

Certifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in quality assurance, Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.

Job specific requirements:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food safety roles within a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred).
•Expertise in food safety risk identification, CCP/OPRP validation, HACCP governance, and allergen control.
•Knowledge of regulatory food safety standards and industry best practices
•Food Manufacturing experience (required)

Work schedule: M-F 1st shift

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $83,800 to $115,225; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

RegularSupply Chain Quality AssuranceProduct Quality, Safety and Compliance