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QA Food Safety Coordinator

Location: 

Gurb, ES, 8503

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

 

The Food Safety Coordinator supports and executes core microbiology and food safety programs at our facility. This role requires strong knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), environmental monitoring, and food safety practices. Our coordinator will identify and assess food safety risks, prioritize corrective actions, and work closely with production and management teams to drive root‑cause analysis. The position also supports Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) compliance and customer food safety requirements, helping maintain and improve site-wide food safety standards.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Develop, implement, and maintain plant food safety policies, procedures, and prerequisite programs.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, regulatory standards, GFSI requirements, and customer food safety expectations.
  • Conduct regular food safety audits, inspections, and reviews of Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), sanitation, Critical Control Points (CCP)/ Operational Prerequisite Program (OPrP) records, and allergen validations.
  • Identify and mitigate food safety risks; lead root‑cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions.
  • Train employees on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, hygiene, pest management, and other food safety practices.
  • Oversee sanitation programs, including validations, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP) input, and dotted‑line leadership of the Sanitation Manager.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for GMP compliance, pest control, and all food safety activities.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally to strengthen food safety culture and ensure safe product handling across the facility.

 

ABOUT YOU

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with at least 5 years in food safety (including HACCP and EMP training).
  • Experience with GFSI standards, preferably FSSC 22000 or (British Retail Consortium) BRC.
  • Strong computer literacy and working knowledge of sanitation, ISO systems, and basic Statistical Process Control (SPC)/statistical tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Catalan, Spanish and English.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, multitasking, and delegation abilities.
  • Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing, bending, kneeling, and accessing equipment areas.
  • Demonstrated teamwork, initiative, flexibility, and self‑control in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Commitment to servant leadership and supporting a strong food safety and customer‑focused culture.

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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