**Description** **Job Title:** **Food Safety Specialist** **Scope of Position:** To provide technical expertise around Food Safety initiatives, HACCP, operational and prerequisite program requirements. This position will ensure compliance to USDA/FDA guidelines for food safety/SQF and BRC requirements. Also responsible for all QA prerequisite compliance programs, manufacturing programs, customer requirements and other quality aspects through program management. **Responsibilities:** + Act as document control manager for the plant; oversee document routings, amendments or changes + Support product specification adherence through auditing and approval routings + Lead SQF/BRC, Customer, Supplier and compliance audits Provide support for daily record review, pre-shipment review and product release + Ensure FSIS compliance through program and policy oversight + Perform HACCP/SSOP training for hourly and salaried employees annually or as needed + Become SME for all things HACCP/SSOP; provide plant support + Provide technical expertise around prerequisite programs, validations and operational inputs + In absence of manager, leads weekly USDA exit meetings + Benchmark with other plants to drive continuous improvement + Lead FS Incident Investigations w/Operations + Maintain and lead site specific or customer database management systems (Customer Complaints, PONC Tracking and Reposi Trak) + Review sanitation program as needed, including pre-operational sanitation + Support, maintain and write policies and procedures as needed + Support the proper use and care of analytical instruments and equipment, including daily calibration tests via documentation + Analyze documents for product chemistry specifically salts, moisture, fats and proteins; support Supply QA and Procurement activities + Update and review all packaging, LOG’s, and other validations + Be capable of doing swabs and validation tests as needed + Have the ability to perform Pre-shipment reviews, recalls, and traceability tasks The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. **Skills and Qualifications** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. + B.S. degree or 3 years HACCP experience in a processed food manufacturing environment; Meat experience is a plus + Must have knowledge of food microbiology and / or chemistry + HACCP certified + SQF/BRC knowledge required + USDA experience preferred + Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written + Organization and detail-oriented + Must have good computer skills – minimum working with spreadsheets and Word documents + Ability to write policies and procedures + Ability to train others + Must be a team player and leader **Physical Demands/Work Environment:** + Food manufacturing operations environment + Plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold (non-weather related), and working near moving mechanical parts + Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. + Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle/feel items, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear. The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following **compensation and benefits** : · **Benefits** : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; · **Paid Time Off** : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays; · **401(k):** company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule; · **Base salary** range of **[$70K-$80K];** · **Incentive Pay:** This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; · **Career Development:** Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.