* Conduct audits and inspections of plant activities, and train others on conducting such audits and inspections.
* Inform the plant manager of conditions, which could lead to potential violations of laws, food safety certification standard requirements, or company policies and procedures.
* Maintain working knowledge of customer food safety requirements..
* Assist with customer site visits, customer RFIs, meetings & trainings as needed (Major Customers may require annual or biannual 1 - 2 day audits).
* Use tools for assessing, measuring, and reporting effectiveness of food safety objectives and program components.
* Provide awareness and in depth training as necessary on food safety related practices and requirements & ensure that the local food safety team has relevant training and competencies.
* Manage & and organize the work of the cross functional food safety team.
* Generate reports and complete documentation as necessary to identify trends, educate the workforce, and supply corporate leaders, customers, and government agencies with information they require.
* Manage local micro testing & environmental swabbing program.
* Liaison to external certification bodies (manage updates, audit schedules, and payments).
* Periodically review all food safety procedures and instructions, to ensure they remain current.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.