Coordinator, Food Safety

About the role: 

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

The Food Safety Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of food safety essential programs, initiatives, and certifications for the site by leading, coordinating and executing actions efficiently. You must be able to communicate and interact with all departments and levels of personnel and assimilate pertinent information and data. This position is responsible and owner of the food safety, quality, and legality of our products.

Key responsibilities include: 

General:

• Ensure Food Safety requirements and corporate policies are followed in the facility
• Participate in third party (Customer, Regulatory) and internal audits (preparation and follow up as assigned)
• Food safety/HACCP Coordinator

Specific:

• Track products parameters are kept within critical limits (food safety, quality, and legality)
• Perform trending analysis, statistical data review to develop improvement plans (Environmental Monitoring Program, Pest Control, Sanitation)
• Coordinate HACCP Activities (HACCP, PPR)
• SOP definition, verification, and validation (SSOP)
   

Quality Related:

• Ensure data is entered into the Quality Module of SAP accurately and promptly
• Ensure the correct transactions in SAP are conducted and completed as required (releases, blocks, returns)
• Participate in annual management reviews of the entire food safety program and ensure any corrective actions are completed on time

About you: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry
• At least 2 years of experience in QA or QC in the food industry
• Understanding of government regulations relating to food processing
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000 Certification and other GFSI audit schemes
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Environmental Monitoring and microbiological testing 
• Quality System implementation experience a plus
• HACCP and PCQI Certified a plus
• Must be willing to work 1 day of weekends and evening shifts as required
• Must be willing to sensory test chocolate and raw ingredients, including milk and soy

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off, plus 12 paid holidays, plus your birthday off
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility 
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.