Food Safety Specialist
SDF Saputo Dairy Foods USA

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

How you will make contributions that matter...

• Performs a detailed and accurate review of the process and temperature charts and other monitoring data on a daily basis to ensure compliance with Federal and State requirements.
• Provides detailed support for the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), program pre-requisites, compliance and support.
• Audit all process and aseptic control documents to ensure HACCP and FSMA program compliance.
• Provide a clear and detailed action plan for any process deviations.
• Complete and submit any required process variation report and affidavits in compliance with Federal and/or State regulations.
• Perform physical/visual inspections of process operations to identify areas that have the potential to create a microbiological contamination risk. Develop detailed action plans for high risk areas to include micro-organism growth mitigation matrices for applicable risk areas.
• Conducts in-depth analysis and interpretation of regulatory compliance requirements against the company's current operating control standards and guidelines.
• Conduct employee training to include SOP's, QA, Food Safety Training for newly hired employees, refresher and annual employee training.
• Perform a daily detailed inspection and analysis for any microbiological-positive test results to efficiently identify affected process systems or associated mechanical components. Monitor test results for trends and report them to management.
• Provide technical support to review proposed regulatory compliance activities to determine the potential impact on company operations.
• Responsible for the management of the company's process control records, including the organization, storage and recordkeeping management in accordance with company, state and federal legal requirements for compliance record retention.
• Comply with the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo Values.
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.

You are best suited for the role if you...

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or a minimum of 3-years dairy food manufacturing experience performing supervisory level work, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Working knowledge and applied understanding of the State and Federal FDA regulatory compliance standards and regulations.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP program requirements.
• Experience leading food safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to train, develop and engage a team of employees.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with...

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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