Colgate-Palmolive Company
Location
Topeka, KS | United States
Job description
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
# 155354 - Topeka, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
The Food Safety Specialist is responsible for developing and supporting the implementation and execution of the Corporate Food Safety Programs in compliance with the US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations and other pertinent local regulations across Hill’s Manufacturing Plants. Food Safety programs include, but are not limited to: Preventive Controls, HACCP, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and other associated prerequisite programs such as foreign material control, pest control, cleaning and sanitization, chemical control, and corrective and preventive actions. Also, this position collaborates with subject matter experts in the development and execution of policies, standards and procedures. Additionally, this position will provide comprehensive food safety support, training and guidance to site food safety teams.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and lead implementation of prerequisite programs in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act. Programs include, but are not limited to, GMPs HACCP, glass and brittle plastics, foreign material, pest control, cleaning & sanitization and chemical control
Support site food safety teams in the development and execution of their plans & programs. Work in coordination and alignment with other subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure consistency and adherence to the Food Safety Programs
Develop training programs and train plant personnel on food safety and prerequisite programs. Work in partnership with Corporate Food Safety Team to develop Food Safety Training modules
Lead audits for Hill’s suppliers, co-manufacturers and Hill’s manufacturing facilities specific to food safety
Manage the Hill’s Ingredient Hazard Analysis Database and provide support for site team process hazard analysis
Participate in monitoring emerging regulatory positions on Food Safety. Work with Quality team members to evaluate and interpret emerging regulations and support development of company position and practices for compliance
In collaboration with Operations and Site Quality teams, participate in investigations and report on consumer complaints in relation to food safety
Benchmark with external companies on leading Food Safety and Quality Programs
Participate in Industry Forums to keep current on trends and issues relevant to the organization
Education/ Experience Requirements
Basic qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry or related technical field
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing / plant operations environment
HACCP Certified and/or Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification
Auditing / audit skills experience in quality or food safety management systems, including internal / external auditing for compliance
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with regulatory compliance of products regulated under FDA 21 CFR 507, 21 CFR 117 or other relevant compliance experience with manufacturing of food products
Knowledge of food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite programs
Experience in GFSI-based food safety management systems in a food manufacturing environment, including internal / external auditing for compliance
Preferred qualifications include:
Low Acid Canned Food (21 CFR 113) experience
SQF or other GFSI scheme practitioner
Pet food manufacturing experience
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $70,400- $99,000
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
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