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Specialist, Food SafetyBarry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. • Sainte-Scholastique, QC, CA
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Specialist, Food Safety

Specialist, Food Safety

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. • Sainte-Scholastique, QC, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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!

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut :

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off, plus generous holiday time
  • Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
  • Performance bonus program.
  • Paid time off and generous vacation time.
  • A flexible work environment.
  • Employee wellness program.
  • Employee referral program.
  • Free coffee on site.
  • Parking / Electric vehicle charging stations.
  • 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 our products.

About the role :

Under the direction of the site QA Director, the Food Safety Specialist at St. Hyacinthe, QC has the responsibility for the coordination, execution and implementation of food safety programs for the second largest manufacturing site in Barry Callebaut. The individual will expertly lead food safety and quality audits for numerous customers and key accounts, certifications and for the GFSI FSSC scheme. He / She will be responsible for HACCP / Food Safety plan development and validation, and other food safety initiatives.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Provide scientific and technical food safety and microbiological support to the site to ensure product safety and quality, through risk assessment, program development and training;
  • Through in-depth understanding of preventive controls requirements under FSMA and SFCA, the individual will work with the QA Director to oversee the requirements of FSMA / SFCA (validations and verifications).
  • Leads the implementation of food safety programs (HACCP, GMPs, Allergens, etc), and supports quality and sanitation programs for the facility;
  • Use expertise to transition the plant from basic HACCP documentation to more comprehensive FSMA / SFCA compliant programs.
  • Identify and communicate food safety risks to site, giving actionable advice on Food Safety programs and incorporating into programs (training platform, site procedures and forms accordingly);
  • Conduct validation studies of Critical Control Points and Operational Prerequisite Programs and assess validity of data;
  • Conduct risk assessments to determine critical limits for critical processes and collaborate with internal and external resources to update / maintain procedures;
  • Manage and regularly review the Corrective and Preventive Action Program at the plant
  • Coordinate the Internal Audit Program;
  • Liaise externally to ensure most relevant information and emerging issues are identified and incorporated in food safety programs;
  • Directs and coaches the facility leadership team to ensure quality & food safety compliance and has the authority to suspend operations when serious quality & food safety risks are identified;
  • Accountable for HACCP & food safety training for the facility to ensure compliance and execution of required programs;
  • Coordinate the successful completion of external audits and implementation of food safety certifications;
  • Support and takes part in the application of all the actions necessary in order to meet the established and mandatory quality standard requirements;
  • Support all Quality activities and be a backup for the Site QA Manager;
  • Perform supplier, wash station and warehouse audits, if required;
  • Help maintain product safety and reduce risks of food fraud and / or intentional adulteration by preparing material aiming to sustain behaviors that meet the established requirements.
  • Support and lead projects for continuous improvement.
  • About you :

  • B.S. in a food safety discipline (Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science or related field) with a minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality and / or Food Safety including experience in food industry auditing. GFSI practitioner or certified auditor preferred;
  • Experience in the field of food manufacturing;
  • Previous HACCP, PCQI certification program design and implementation is required;
  • Thorough technical knowledge of quality & food safety is required;
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership strengths and ability to work effectively with a team are required;
  • Computer software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio required;
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FSMA, SFCA, Pathogen Environmental Monitoring, FSSC, and Facility / Equipment Design, as well as basic sanitation;
  • Experience with certification audits (i.e Fair Trade, Kosher, Halal, Organic, Non-GMO, etc).
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to drive projects to completion;
  • Bilingual (French and English) to interact with external stakeholders and colleagues abroad;
  • Visionary, vision of the results required;
  • Rigorous, diplomat;
  • Team player;
  • Ability to multitask and delegate
  • Able to work under pressure with short delays;
  • Creativity and innovation;
  • 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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